Online MBA in Healthcare Management: 2018 Degree Info

What is an MBA in Healthcare Management?

Receiving an MBA in healthcare management paves the way to enter the quickly growing field of medical and health services management. With a predicted growth rate of 17% and a median salary of $94,500, this career path can certainly lead to lucrative employment. For more details on how and why to pursue this degree, see below.

With a predicted growth rate of 17% and a median salary of $94,500, this career path can certainly lead to lucrative employment.

Why Should You Get an Online MBA in Healthcare Management?

Advancing your education and pursuing an MBA in healthcare management will help you reach your career goals quicker. The chart below illustrates the striking difference in salary between a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in healthcare management.

There are a few different options for master’s degrees in the healthcare industry. While all options will prepare you for a career in healthcare management, specialization allows you to adjust your path to best fit your interests.

Degree	Description	Average Salary*	Length
Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA)	A master’s in healthcare administration is very specific; it prepares you to work in a hospital or other healthcare facilities. This degree is a great choice if you are certain you want to work in healthcare and is specifically designed for professionals who want to be an administrator at a hospital. These programs are ideal for those with an administrative background.	$49,500	2 years
Master’s in Public Health (MPH)	A master’s in public health is ideal for learners concerned with disease and injury prevention among the public. This program is ideal for learners who seek to work in labs, research centers, government health departments, and non-profits. The program also prepares students for a role in shaping public healthcare policy.	$54,048	2 years
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management	An MBA in healthcare management is a broader degree option than the two listed above. This degree allows for a notable level of career path flexibility. Most courses in program of this type focus on business-related topics, including finance, marketing, and human resources. This program is focused less on policy and more on how healthcare facilities operate as a business.	$55,971	2 years

Online MBA in Healthcare Management Curriculum

Graduates of online healthcare management MBA programs are expected to possess several core competencies when they enter the workforce. Though schools will all differ in the courses they offer to develop these skills, there are still overarching themes that can be identified. Below, we describe a sample online MBA in healthcare management curriculum, and explain how it can help you succeed in the field.

Course	Competencies Developed	Occupational Skill Level
Healthcare Operations	By studying how healthcare environments operate on day-to-day and long-term bases, learners are better prepared to understand where specific tasks fit within the field as a whole. This course surveys micro and macro processes throughout healthcare environment operations.	TITLE: Hospital Administrator SALARY: growth of 8%
Health Information Systems	Health information systems are a core component of nearly every aspect of the field of healthcare. In this course, students learn why and how highly sensitive information must be recorded, stored, and handled, and how this information is used to inform and guide processes throughout the field.	TITLE: Health Information Manager SALARY: growth of 3%
Healthcare Laws and Ethics	Law and ethics are the two great pillars of the field of healthcare. Without a thorough understanding of these two fundamental elements, future medical professionals put themselves and others at risk. Understanding the role that these two elements play in healthcare is crucial for student success.	TITLE: Health Information Manager SALARY: growth of 3%

Course

Competencies Developed

Occupational Skill Level

Healthcare Operations

By studying how healthcare environments operate on day-to-day and long-term bases, learners are better prepared to understand where specific tasks fit within the field as a whole. This course surveys micro and macro processes throughout healthcare environment operations.

TITLE: Hospital Administrator

SALARY: growth of 8%

Health Information Systems

Health information systems are a core component of nearly every aspect of the field of healthcare. In this course, students learn why and how highly sensitive information must be recorded, stored, and handled, and how this information is used to inform and guide processes throughout the field.

TITLE: Health Information Manager

SALARY: growth of 3%

Healthcare Laws and Ethics

Law and ethics are the two great pillars of the field of healthcare. Without a thorough understanding of these two fundamental elements, future medical professionals put themselves and others at risk. Understanding the role that these two elements play in healthcare is crucial for student success.

TITLE: Health Information Manager

SALARY: growth of 3%

What Can You Do With an Online MBA in Healthcare Management?

Healthcare management MBA graduates are hired into a diverse range of careers. We break down some of the most popular ones below.

Hospital Administrator		Median Salary: $90,385
Hospital Clinics	The primary responsibilities for professionals in this role include overseeing daily hospital operations and finances. This positions requires seasoned expertise in human resources, budgeting, and regulatory practices.

Healthcare Consultant		Median Salary: $75,136
Private Healthcare Organizations Consulting Firms	Healthcare consultants produce research for clients. Professionals in this role identify problems and seek out solutions, and are usually employed by large and private healthcare organizations.

Health Information Manager		Median Salary: $53,936
Hospitals Clinics Health Departments Insurance Companies	The core responsibility of the health information manager is to oversee proper storage of medical records, highly sensitive information. Health information managers primarily work in healthcare office environments.

In Person: How did your MBA in Healthcare Management change your career?

For some personal insight into the opportunities an MBA in healthcare can provide, we spoke with Ryan Mentock, a Manager at Family Care PA who received his MBA degree in health management online from George Washington University.

What was the most valuable thing you learned during your online MBA program?

While I learned a lot from my textbooks, my MBA program helped with time management and personal responsibility more than anything. The most valuable thing it taught me was getting back into the habit of meeting deadlines with no exceptions.

Can you give us an example of a time you implemented something you learned from your degree in the workplace?

I am generally excited about change, but I know this can be challenging for many. One of my most challenging sections in school was related to a class about Change Management and how you can successfully change a process or culture in a business while avoiding making employees feel uncomfortable or ignored. We had a few employees who struggled with change and I incorporated the change management theories from school to help ease the transition when we adopted new policies to meet national quality standards for Medicare’s “Meaningful Use” initiative.

What was the most surprising thing to you about earning an online MBA?

My program was a Healthcare focused MBA, so the class was a mix of doctors, surgeons, nurses, and business students. While the students with medical degrees were incredibly intelligent, it surprised me that more than 75% of my classmates had very little business knowledge when they first started the program. Many of my classes started the first couple weeks with concepts I learned in my first year of business school as an undergrad, but the material escalated quickly once the basics were reviewed for the non-business students.

What advice would you give to someone considering an online MBA?

Make sure you set aside just as much time as you would for an in-person MBA. Your schedule may be more flexible because it is online, but it doesn’t mean you will be able to spend less time on your schoolwork. My program was an accelerated 2-year MBA, so I still had to devote 3-4 hours per day to classes, lectures, homework, and assignments on top of my full-time job. Don’t sign up for an online MBA if you think it will be less work than an in-person MBA.

Schools Offering an Online MBA in Healthcare Management

School	Location	Cost	Tuition	% Receiving Financial Aid	Student Population	School Type	Description
Albertus Magnus College	Location New Haven, CT	Tuition	Tuition $40,848	% Receiving Financial Aid 80%	Student Population 1,515	School Type Private	Concentrations Project Management Accounting Management Healthcare Management Human Resources Leadership View School Profile
Ashland University	Location Ashland, OH	Tuition	Tuition $29,500	% Receiving Financial Aid 58%	Student Population 5,677	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Financial Management Global Management Healthcare Management And Leadership Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Project Management Sports Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Averett University	Location Danville, VA	Tuition	Tuition $25,625	% Receiving Financial Aid 49%	Student Population 991	School Type Private	Concentrations Marketing Online Leadership Human Resource Management View School Profile
Baker College	Location Flint, MI	Tuition	Tuition $26,410	% Receiving Financial Aid 71%	Student Population 23,790	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Intelligence Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Information Systems Leadership Studies Marketing View School Profile
Baker University	Location Baldwin City, KS	Tuition	Tuition $26,130	% Receiving Financial Aid 73%	Student Population 2,689	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resources View School Profile
Baldwin Wallace University	Location Berea, OH	Tuition	Tuition $36,024	% Receiving Financial Aid 82%	Student Population 3,996	School Type Private	Concentrations Management Analytics Entrepreneurship Human Resources International Business View School Profile
Belhaven University	Location Jackson, MS	Tuition	Tuition $19,440	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 4,450	School Type Private	Concentrations Leadership Human Resources Healthcare Administration Sports Administration View School Profile
Bellevue University	Location Bellevue, NE	Tuition	Tuition $20,340	% Receiving Financial Aid 44%	Student Population 9,760	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Acquisition And Contract Management Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Executive Coaching Finance Global Economic Threat Environment Healthcare Administration Human Capital Management Human Resources Management Information Security Management Interdisciplinary Business International Management Management Managerial Communication Management Information Systems Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Management Tax View School Profile
Brandman University	Location Irvine, CA	Tuition	Tuition $23,040	% Receiving Financial Aid 56%	Student Population 8,004	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting E-Business Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resources International Business Marketing Organizational Leadership View School Profile
Bryan College	Location Dayton, TN	Tuition	Tuition $19,620	% Receiving Financial Aid 52%	Student Population 1,489	School Type Private	Concentrations Marketing Human Resources Ministry View School Profile
California State University - Dominguez Hills	Location Carson, CA	Tuition	Tuition $16,560	% Receiving Financial Aid 38%	Student Population 14,635	School Type Public	Concentrations International Business Management Finance Marketing Management Information Technology Human Resources Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Logistics Management Certificate Marketing View School Profile
Campbellsville University	Location Campbellsville, KY	Tuition	Tuition $17,244	% Receiving Financial Aid 48%	Student Population 3,128	School Type Private	Concentrations Church Management Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Information Technology International Business Marketing Accounting View School Profile
Carlow University	Location Pittsburgh, PA	Tuition	Tuition $29,700	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 2,272	School Type Private	Concentrations Fraud And Forensics Healthcare Management Leadership And Management Project Management Human Resource Management View School Profile
Central Michigan University	Location Mount Pleasant, MI	Tuition	Tuition $21,600	% Receiving Financial Aid 78%	Student Population 26,825	School Type Public	Concentrations Erp Emphasis Using Sap Software Human Resource Management Logistics Management Marketing Vdo Emphasis View School Profile
Champlain College	Location Burlington, VT	Tuition	Tuition $28,620	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 4,006	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Certificate Advanced Management Certificate Healthcare Administration Certificate Human Resource Management Certificate Leadership Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate View School Profile
City University of Seattle	Location Seattle, WA	Tuition	Tuition $33,024	% Receiving Financial Aid 50%	Student Population 2,347	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Change Leadership Entrepreneurship Finance Global Management Global Marketing Human Resource Management Management Consulting Project Management Sustainable Business Technology Management View School Profile
Columbia College	Location Columbia, MO	Tuition	Tuition $14,940	% Receiving Financial Aid 58%	Student Population 14,759	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resource Management Accounting View School Profile
Concordia University - Ann Arbor	Location Ann Arbor, MI	Tuition	Tuition $27,261	% Receiving Financial Aid 74%	Student Population 899	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Communications & Public Relations Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resource Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Business Management Management Information Systems Nonprofit Management & Leadership Public Administration Risk Assessment & Management Sport & Entertainment Business Strategic Marketing Sustainability Management & Analytics View School Profile
Concordia University - Wisconsin	Location Mequon, WI	Tuition	Tuition $27,261	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 8,268	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Communications & Public Relations Finance Healthcare Administration Healthcare Practitioners Human Resources Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Business Management Management Information Systems Nonprofit Management & Leadership Public Administration Risk Assessment & Management Sport & Entertainment Business Strategic Marketing Sustainability & Management Analytics View School Profile
Corban University	Location Salem, OR	Tuition	Tuition $18,720	% Receiving Financial Aid 72%	Student Population 1,232	School Type Private	Concentrations Management NonProfit Management Human Resources View School Profile
Davenport University	Location Grand Rapids, MI	Tuition	Tuition $22,950	% Receiving Financial Aid 71%	Student Population 8,142	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Marketing Strategic Management Finance Certificate Forensic Accounting Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate Human Resource Management Certificate Internal Auditing Certificate Managerial Accounting Certificate Marketing Certificate Strategic Management Certificate View School Profile
Delta State University	Location Cleveland, MS	Tuition	Tuition $11,367	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 3,454	School Type Public	Concentrations Human Resources Healthcare Administration Information Systems Management View School Profile
DeSales University	Location Center Valley, PA	Tuition	Tuition $30,240	% Receiving Financial Aid 66%	Student Population 3,136	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Systems Management Human Resource Management Management Marketing Project Management Self Design Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Endicott College	Location Beverly, MA	Tuition	Tuition $31,454	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 4,695	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Management Healthcare Administration Homeland Security Hotel Management Human Resources Management International Business Marketing NonProfit Management Operations Management Maritime Economics Project Management View School Profile
Everglades University	Location Boca Raton, FL	Tuition	Tuition $28,800	% Receiving Financial Aid 98%	Student Population 1,498	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Aviation Management Construction Management Human Resource Management Project Management View School Profile
Excelsior College	Location Albany, NY	Tuition	Tuition $23,220	% Receiving Financial Aid 8%	Student Population 43,123	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Cybersecurity Management Healthcare Management Human Performance Technology Human Resources Management Leadership Mediation & Arbitration Social Media Management Technology Management View School Profile
Fitchburg State University	Location Fitchburg, MA	Tuition	Tuition $12,510	% Receiving Financial Aid 71%	Student Population 6,598	School Type Public	Concentrations Management Human Resources Management View School Profile
Fort Hays State University	Location Hays, KS	Tuition	Tuition $13,600	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 14,210	School Type Public	Concentrations Finance Healthcare Management Health And Human Performance - Sports Management Human Resources Information Assurance International Business Leadership Studies Management Information Systems Marketing Tourism And Hospitality Management View School Profile
Franklin Pierce University	Location Rindge, NH	Tuition	Tuition $25,545	% Receiving Financial Aid 89%	Student Population 2,273	School Type Private	Concentrations Energy And Sustainability Healthcare Administration Human Resources Management Information Technology Leadership Sports Management View School Profile
Gannon University	Location Erie, PA	Tuition	Tuition $29,850	% Receiving Financial Aid 62%	Student Population 4,416	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Human Resource Management Marketing View School Profile
Gardner-Webb University	Location Boiling Springs, NC	Tuition	Tuition $19,800	% Receiving Financial Aid 40%	Student Population 4,329	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Banking And Finance Economics Forensic Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resource Management International Business Marketing Management Information Systems Sports Management Tax Accounting View School Profile
Golden Gate University - San Francisco	Location San Francisco, CA	Tuition	Tuition $54,810	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 2,735	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Data Analytics Entrepreneurship Finance Global Supply Chain Management Human Resources Information Technology International Business Management Marketing Project Management Public Administration Public Relations Executive MBA View School Profile
Greenville College	Location Greenville, IL	Tuition	Tuition $17,485	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 1,321	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources NonProfit Management View School Profile
Herzing University	Location Madison, WI	Tuition	Tuition $28,255	% Receiving Financial Aid 87%	Student Population 2,753	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resources Project Management Technology Management View School Profile
Indiana Institute of Technology	Location Fort Wayne, IN	Tuition	Tuition $21,210	% Receiving Financial Aid 85%	Student Population 7,542	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resources Management Marketing View School Profile
John Wesley University	Location High Point, NC	Tuition	Tuition $9,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 42%	Student Population 158	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources Management Management NonProfit Leadership View School Profile
Johnson & Wales University	Location Providence, RI	Tuition	Tuition $25,974	% Receiving Financial Aid 86%	Student Population 500	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Hospitality Human Resource Management NonProfit Management Operations & Supply Chain Management View School Profile
King University	Location Bristol, TN	Tuition	Tuition $21,780	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 2,920	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Management Marketing Leadership Project Management View School Profile
Lakeland College	Location Plymouth, WI	Tuition	Tuition $21,780	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 3,671	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Project Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Liberty University	Location Lynchburg, VA	Tuition	Tuition $20,340	% Receiving Financial Aid 66%	Student Population 80,494	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Criminal Justice Healthcare Management Human Resources International Business Leadership Marketing Project Management Public Administration Public Relations View School Profile
Lindenwood University	Location Saint Charles, MO	Tuition	Tuition $26,520	% Receiving Financial Aid 62%	Student Population 11,620	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Entrepreneurial Studies Finance Human Resource Management International Business Leadership Management Marketing Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Louisiana State University - Shreveport	Location Shreveport, LA	Tuition	Tuition $12,473	% Receiving Financial Aid 34%	Student Population 4,428	School Type Public	Concentrations Entreprenership and Family Enterprise Finance Human Resource Management Data Analytics Project Management Hospitality and Casino Management International Business Marketing View School Profile
Lynn University	Location Boca Raton, FL	Tuition	Tuition $27,380	% Receiving Financial Aid 28%	Student Population 2,693	School Type Private	Concentrations Aviation Management Entrepreneurial Management Financial Valuation And Investment Management Hospitality Management Human Resources International Business Marketing Media Management Web Development Management Sports Management Social Innovation Management View School Profile
Maryville University	Location St. Louis, MO	Tuition	Tuition $27,300	% Receiving Financial Aid 66%	Student Population 6,414	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Cybersecurity Financial Services Healthcare Practice Management Human Resources Management Management Marketing Project Management Project Management Certification View School Profile
McKendree University	Location Lebanon, IL	Tuition	Tuition $20,340	% Receiving Financial Aid 56%	Student Population 3,001	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources View School Profile
Mercer University	Location Macon, GA	Tuition	Tuition $26,640	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 8,600	School Type Private	Concentrations Marketing Finance Economics Human Resources Healthcare Management View School Profile
Mercy College	Location Dobbs Ferry, NY	Tuition	Tuition $28,908	% Receiving Financial Aid 61%	Student Population 11,295	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Human Resources Management International Business Management Marketing Organizational Leadership View School Profile
Misericordia University	Location Dallas, PA	Tuition	Tuition $26,640	% Receiving Financial Aid 72%	Student Population 2,963	School Type Private	Concentrations Management Accounting Human Resource Management Sports Management Healthcare Management View School Profile
Montclair State University	Location Montclair, NJ	Tuition	Tuition $29,900	% Receiving Financial Aid 60%	Student Population 20,465	School Type Public	Concentrations Digital Marketing Human Resources Management Marketing Project Management View School Profile
Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Location Mount Vernon, OH	Tuition	Tuition $20,952	% Receiving Financial Aid 71%	Student Population 2,131	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Human Resources Management Healthcare Administration Organizational Management View School Profile
National University	Location La Jolla, CA	Tuition	Tuition $26,208	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 17,488	School Type Private	Concentrations Financial Management Human Resources Integrated Marketing Communication International Business Management Accounting Marketing Mobile Marketing And Social Media Organizational Leadership Supply Chain Management View School Profile
New England College	Location Henniker, NH	Tuition	Tuition $23,800	% Receiving Financial Aid 77%	Student Population 2,517	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Analytics Digital And Social Media E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Health Informatics Healthcare Management Human Resource Management International Business Marketing Management NonProfit Management Operations Management Project Management Sports And Recreation Management Strategic Leadership Strategic Sales Management View School Profile
New Mexico Highlands University	Location Las Vegas, NM	Tuition	Tuition $10,064	% Receiving Financial Aid 38%	Student Population 3,499	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Finance International Business Management Management Information Systems Human Resources View School Profile
North Greenville University	Location Tigerville, SC	Tuition	Tuition $16,200	% Receiving Financial Aid 46%	Student Population 2,689	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources View School Profile
North Park University	Location Chicago, IL	Tuition	Tuition $41,400	% Receiving Financial Aid 70%	Student Population 3,159	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Certificate Church Administration Certificate Conflict Management Certificate Economics Certificate Finance Certificate Fundraising Management Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate Higher Education Administration Certificate Human Resources Management Certificate International Business Certificate Leadership Certificate Marketing Management Certificate Nonprofit Finance Certificate Nonprofit Governance Certificate Nonprofit Management Certificate Nonprofit Marketing Management Certificate Operations Management Certificate Organizational Development Certificate View School Profile
Notre Dame de Namur University	Location Belmont, CA	Tuition	Tuition $32,256	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 1,855	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Human Resources Marketing View School Profile
Nova Southeastern University	Location Fort Lauderdale, FL	Tuition	Tuition $34,905	% Receiving Financial Aid 58%	Student Population 23,236	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Intelligence/Analytics Finance Human Resources International Business Management Marketing Process Improvement Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Ohio Christian University	Location Circleville, OH	Tuition	Tuition $18,900	% Receiving Financial Aid 61%	Student Population 4,290	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Digital Marketing Finance Healthcare Management Human Resources Organizational Leadership View School Profile
Oklahoma Christian University	Location Edmond, OK	Tuition	Tuition $19,440	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 2,570	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Health Service Management Human Resources International Business Leadership and Organizational Development Marketing Project Management View School Profile
Oklahoma State University	Location Stillwater, OK	Tuition	Tuition $19,908	% Receiving Financial Aid 42%	Student Population 25,930	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Sustainability Data Science Entrepreneurship Energy Business Global Marketing Human Resource Management Information Assurance Marketing Analytics NonProfit Management View School Profile
Oklahoma Wesleyan University	Location Bartlesville, OK	Tuition	Tuition $18,540	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 1,527	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resource Management Finance Marketing Organizational Leadership Nursing Management View School Profile
Ottawa University	Location Ottawa, KS	Tuition	Tuition $22,860	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 664	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Healthcare Management Human Resources Leadership Marketing Population Health Management School Business Operations Strategic Innovation View School Profile
Park University	Location Parkville, MO	Tuition	Tuition $18,117	% Receiving Financial Aid 46%	Student Population 11,720	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Human Resource Management International Business Management Information Systems Management Accounting Project Management Quality Management View School Profile
Pfeiffer University	Location Misenheimer, NC	Tuition	Tuition $23,580	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 1,624	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources Management International Studies Leadership Financial Fraud Investigations View School Profile
Saint Leo University	Location Saint Leo, FL	Tuition	Tuition $25,920	% Receiving Financial Aid 60%	Student Population 15,800	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resources Information Security Marketing Market Research & Social Media Analytics Project Management Sport Business Supply Chain Global Integration Management View School Profile
Salve Regina University	Location Newport, RI	Tuition	Tuition $20,340	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 2,757	School Type Private	Concentrations Cybersecurity Issues In Business Entrepreneurial Enterprise Healthcare Administration And Management NonProfit Management Social Ventures Business Studies Certificate Human Resource Management Certificate Management Certificate Social Entrepreneurship Certificate View School Profile
Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Location Durant, OK	Tuition	Tuition $11,880	% Receiving Financial Aid 45%	Student Population 3,754	School Type Public	Concentrations Aerospace Logistics Finance Healthcare Information Systems Human Resources Marketing Safety Entrepreneurship Hospitality Marketing Management Native American Leadership Strategic Communication View School Profile
Southern New Hampshire University	Location Manchester, NH	Tuition	Tuition $22,572	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 61,285	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Athletic Administration Business Intelligence Community Economic Development Corporate Social Responsibility Criminal Justice Economics Engineering Management Entrepreneurship Finance Forensic Accounting Healthcare Administration Healthcare Management Human Resources Information Technology Management Internet Marketing Leadership Marketing Music Business Operations & Supply Chain Management Project Management Public Administration Quantitative Analytics Six Sigma Social Media Sports Management Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Workplace Conflict Management View School Profile
Spring Arbor University	Location Spring Arbor, MI	Tuition	Tuition $24,840	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 3,401	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Administration Human Resource Development Management Organizational Consulting Strategic Leadership View School Profile
Temple University	Location Philadelphia, PA	Tuition	Tuition $59,760	% Receiving Financial Aid 66%	Student Population 38,007	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Management Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resource Management Marketing Management Strategic Management View School Profile
Tennessee Technological University	Location Cookeville, TN	Tuition	Tuition $20,640	% Receiving Financial Aid 45%	Student Population 10,900	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Finance Human Resource Management International Business MIS Marketing View School Profile
Texas A&M University Central Texas	Location Killeen, TX	Tuition	Tuition $15,156	% Receiving Financial Aid –	Student Population 2,466	School Type Public	Concentrations Computer Information Systems Human Resource Management Management and Leadership Healthcare Administration International Business Marketing View School Profile
The Sage Colleges	Location Troy, NY	Tuition	Tuition $28,560	% Receiving Financial Aid 81%	Student Population 2,897	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources Management Marketing Project Management View School Profile
Thomas Edison State University	Location Trenton, NJ	Tuition	Tuition $27,846	% Receiving Financial Aid 14%	Student Population 13,093	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Data Analytics Finance Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Marketing View School Profile
Tiffin University	Location Tiffin, OH	Tuition	Tuition $25,200	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 3,496	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Management Healthcare Administration Human Resource Management International Business Leadership Marketing NonProfit Management Sports Management View School Profile
Touro University Worldwide	Location Los Alamitos, CA	Tuition	Tuition $18,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 13%	Student Population 880	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Global Management Health Administration Management Human Resource Management Marketing NonProfit Management View School Profile
Trevecca Nazarene University	Location Nashville, TN	Tuition	Tuition $18,720	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 2,640	School Type Private	Concentrations Information Technology Healthcare Administration Project Management Management & Leadership Human Resources View School Profile
Union University	Location Jackson, TN	Tuition	Tuition $20,700	% Receiving Financial Aid 52%	Student Population 3,583	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resource Management View School Profile
University of Bridgeport	Location Bridgeport, CT	Tuition	Tuition $28,980	% Receiving Financial Aid 71%	Student Population 5,433	School Type Private	Concentrations Analytics Intelligence Human Resources Management View School Profile
University of Houston - Clear Lake	Location Houston, TX	Tuition	Tuition $20,844	% Receiving Financial Aid 39%	Student Population 8,906	School Type Public	Concentrations Environmental Management Finance Human Resource Management Management Of Technology-Leadership View School Profile
University of Houston - Victoria	Location Victoria, TX	Tuition	Tuition $12,510	% Receiving Financial Aid 50%	Student Population 4,152	School Type Public	Concentrations Global MBA Finance Global MBA Healthcare Management Global MBA Human Resource Management Global MBA Management Global MBA Marketing Global MBA Supply Chain Management Global MBA View School Profile
University of Illinois - Springfield	Location Springfield, IL	Tuition	Tuition $13,140	% Receiving Financial Aid 54%	Student Population 5,402	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Intelligence Business Process Management Entrepreneurship Human Resources Information Technology View School Profile
University of Mary	Location Bismarck, ND	Tuition	Tuition $15,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 2,872	School Type Private	Concentrations Energy Management Executive MBA Healthcare Administration Healthcare Informatics Human Resource Management Project Management Public Administration Virtuous Leadership View School Profile
University of North Alabama	Location Florence, AL	Tuition	Tuition $15,450	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 7,078	School Type Public	Concentrations Executive MBA Information Systems Accounting Innovative Economic Development Finance International Business Healthcare Management Project Management Human Resource Management Erp Systems Using Sap Innovative Economic Development Certificate Project Management Certificate View School Profile
University of North Texas	Location Denton, TX	Tuition	Tuition $19,440	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 37,299	School Type Public	Concentrations Marketing Finance Strategic Management Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management View School Profile
University of Saint Mary	Location Leavenworth, KS	Tuition	Tuition $21,528	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 1,427	School Type Private	Concentrations Leadership And Organizational Health Finance Management Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Marketing And Advertising Management Enterprise Risk Management View School Profile
University of Scranton	Location Scranton, PA	Tuition	Tuition $34,740	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 5,422	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Enterprise Resource Planning Healthcare Management Human Resources International Business Operations Management View School Profile
University of Southern Indiana	Location Evansville, IN	Tuition	Tuition $12,900	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 10,671	School Type Public	Concentrations Data Analytics Engineering Management Human Resources View School Profile
University of St. Francis	Location Joliet, IL	Tuition	Tuition $28,728	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 3,957	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resources Logistics Management Training And Development Accounting Certificate Business Analytics Certificate Finance Certificate E-learning Certificate Human Resources Management Certificate Logistics Certificate Training and Development Certificate Training Specialist Certificate View School Profile
University of the Incarnate Word	Location San Antonio, TX	Tuition	Tuition $27,450	% Receiving Financial Aid 61%	Student Population 8,666	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resources Data Analytics Asset Management View School Profile
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh	Location Oshkosh, WI	Tuition	Tuition $29,448	% Receiving Financial Aid 54%	Student Population 14,051	School Type Public	Concentrations Professional MBA - Healthcare Management Professional MBA - Human Resource Management Professional MBA - International Business Professional MBA - Marketing Professional MBA - Management Information Systems Professional MBA - Project Management View School Profile
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater	Location Whitewater, WI	Tuition	Tuition $22,932	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 12,360	School Type Public	Concentrations Human Resources Data Analytics Finance International Business Management Marketing Project Management Supply Chain Management IT Management View School Profile
Upper Iowa University	Location Fayette, IA	Tuition	Tuition $19,260	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 4,797	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Corporate Financial Management Management Human Resources Organizational Development View School Profile
Warner University	Location Lake Wales, FL	Tuition	Tuition $19,440	% Receiving Financial Aid 83%	Student Population 1,183	School Type Private	Concentrations International Business Accounting Human Resources View School Profile
Wayland Baptist University	Location Plainview, TX	Tuition	Tuition $21,600	% Receiving Financial Aid 82%	Student Population 5,231	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Administration Human Resource Management International Management Management Management Information Systems Project Management View School Profile
Webster University	Location Saint Louis, MO	Tuition	Tuition $28,080	% Receiving Financial Aid 65%	Student Population 15,256	School Type Private	Concentrations Business & Organizational Security Management Decision Support Systems Environmental Management Finance Gerontology Human Resources Development Human Resources Management Information Technology Management International Business International Relations Management & Leadership Marketing Media Communications Procurement & Acquisitions Management Web Services View School Profile
Lewis University	Location Romeoville, IL	Tuition	Tuition $28,620	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 6,544	School Type Private	Concentrations Accountancy Finance Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Management Human Resources Management Information Security Information Technology Management International Business Marketing Social Media Marketing Operations Management Project Management View School Profile
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Location Lafayette, LA	Tuition	Tuition $12,771	% Receiving Financial Aid 31%	Student Population 17,519	School Type Public	Concentrations Entrepreneurship Finance Global Management Health Care Administration Sales Leadership Project Management Human Resource Management Hospitality Management View School Profile
University of Massachusetts - Boston	Location Boston, MA	Tuition	Tuition $23,892	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 16,847	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Environmental Management Finance Healthcare Management Healthcare Informatics Human Resource Management Information Systems International Management Internet Marketing Leadership & Organizational Change Marketing Nonprofit Management Supply Chain and Service Management View School Profile
Doane University	Location Crete, NE	Tuition	Tuition $16,170	% Receiving Financial Aid 72%	Student Population 2,065	School Type Private	Concentrations Human Resource Management Project Management Healthcare Administration Nonprofit and Public Administration Supply Chain Management Data Analytics
Saint Francis University	Location Loretto, PA	Tuition	Tuition $31,500	% Receiving Financial Aid 79%	Student Population 2,742	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Finance Healthcare Administration Human Resource Management Labor Relations Management Information Systems Marketing
Waynesburg University	Location Waynesburg, PA	Tuition	Tuition $23,760	% Receiving Financial Aid 85%	Student Population 1,805	School Type Private	Concentrations Energy Management Finance Health Systems Administration Human Resources/Leadership Market Development Project Management
Virginia International University	Location Fairfax, VA	Tuition	Tuition $18,288	% Receiving Financial Aid –	Student Population 895	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Executive MBA International Finance Marketing Management Contract Management Global Logistics Human Resources Management Leadership Management Mass Media & Public Relations Entrepreneurship Healthcare Management International Business Management Management Consulting Project Management

How to Choose an Online MBA in Healthcare Management Program

If you’ve decided that an MBA in healthcare management is right for you, the next step is to narrow down the list of schools that draw your interest. Below are a few tips and tricks to help you through this process.

Search for schools in your area

Even though you are looking for online programs, it’s always helpful to choose a school that is within a 100 mile radius of your home. Online students often report that they enjoy the ability to visit campus if the need arises. In addition, schools often partner with local businesses, meaning a school in your area will have a better chance of helping you find a job close to home.
Compare student outcomes data

Many schools will readily provide this information on their website; however, if you can’t find it, be sure to contact the school and ask for it. This data should include graduation rates, employment rates, and compensation levels of recent graduates. When compared side-by-side, this information can provide a snapshot of program quality.
Estimate the expected costs of your programs

Prospective students often underestimate the total cost of their program. Make sure you calculate the total number of credit hours you will need to graduate, and multiply that by cost per credit hour. Do not forget to include the cost of supplies, internet, and time you will spend not earning an income. Additionally, compare financial aid options, different schools may offer better financial aid packages and/or scholarships that can offset the cost of education.
Check that classes will fit in with your schedule

One of the central benefits of online education is flexibility. However, some programs require set meeting times, synchronous workshops, and mandatory campus visits. Be sure that you are aware of all time commitments and be sure that they will fit into your current schedule.
Look for partnerships with local businesses/hospitals

Ultimately, the reason for your MBA in healthcare management is to find a secure job with a healthy salary in a field you enjoy. To that end, attending a school with established connections to local hospitals and businesses can be a fantastic leg up upon graduation. Many of these partners will offer internships to students. These internships can lead to full-time employment or provide the network and experience you need to get a job elsewhere.
Make sure the program is accredited

Accreditation is a formal review process which ensures a school is offering a reputable program that adheres to minimum academic standards. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the national agency that accredits undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in business and accounting. By checking a program’s status with the AACSB, you can be confident that you are receiving a recognized, quality degree. Generally speaking, employers will not hire job candidates who possess a degree from a school that is not accredited, and schools will not accept academic credentials from an unaccredited program.
Talk to current students and/or recent alumni

One of the best resources when it comes to making a final decision on an online MBA in Healthcare Management program is graduate testimony. Former students can provide an unbiased, real-world take on how the program has served them, including what they liked and disliked about it. Ask an admissions counselor to put you in touch with a current student or recent alumni. Alternatively, considering using LinkedIn or Facebook to find and reach out to program graduates.

What Certifications and Licenses are Needed for a Career in Healthcare Management?

After you’ve completed your MBA in healthcare management, you can continue your education through certification programs and additional licensing.

Liscense	Description
Nursing Home Administrator License	All 50 states require that professionals working in nursing homes be licensed. Requirements vary by state, but can include a minimum age and training hour requirement.
Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrator License	Some states require that administrators working in an assisted living home or residential care facility obtain a license. Depending on the state, receiving this license first requires a bachelor’s degree and hours of hands-on training.
Certified Medical Manager	Designed strictly for experienced professionals and requiring a high level of experience and education, this certificate is intended for healthcare managers working in small group practices and solo providers.
Registered Health Information Administrator	The registered health information administrator license is intended for experts in medical records management and health information. This certification process also focuses on ensuring the privacy of patient information and records.

Resources for MBA in Healthcare Management Students

Scholarships

Earning a degree can be expensive. One way to reduce that financial burden is to identify, apply for, and — hopefully — receive scholarships. Scholarship award amounts vary but the right scholarship can chip away at the costs of getting an education while also making you a more attractive candidate throughout your postgraduate job hunt. The challenge is finding the right one: some scholarships have very specific requirements, while others may be extremely obscure. Consider the following scholarship examples:

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Schools Offering an Online MBA in Healthcare Management

Albertus Magnus College

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Ashland University

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Averett University

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Baker College

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Baker University

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Baldwin Wallace University

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Belhaven University

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Bellevue University

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Brandman University

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Bryan College

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California State University - Dominguez Hills

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Campbellsville University

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Carlow University

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Central Michigan University

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Champlain College

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City University of Seattle

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Columbia College

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Concordia University - Ann Arbor

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Concordia University - Wisconsin

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Corban University

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Davenport University

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Delta State University

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DeSales University

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Endicott College

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Everglades University

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Excelsior College

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Fitchburg State University

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Fort Hays State University

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Franklin Pierce University

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Gannon University

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Gardner-Webb University

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Golden Gate University - San Francisco

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Greenville College

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Herzing University

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Indiana Institute of Technology

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