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%

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
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
Brenau University	Location Gainesville, GA	Tuition	Tuition $24,660	% Receiving Financial Aid 47%	Student Population 2,883	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Healthcare Management Insurance Management Project Management Management 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
Capella University	Location Minneapolis, MN	Tuition	Tuition $20,352	% Receiving Financial Aid 50%	Student Population 35,569	School Type Private	Concentrations Project Management Healthcare Management Human Resource Management 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
Cleary University	Location Howell, MI	Tuition	Tuition $30,360	% Receiving Financial Aid 76%	Student Population 545	School Type Private	Concentrations Analytics, Technology, And Innovation Global Leadership Healthcare Leadership View School Profile
Concordia University - Chicago	Location River Forest, IL	Tuition	Tuition $24,840	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 5,239	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Chief School Business Official Digital Marketing Finance Healthcare Management Leadership & Change Management Not-For-Profit Management School Business Management Sports Management Digital Marketing Certificate Finance Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate Leadership and Change Management Certificate Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Sports Management Certificate View School Profile
Concordia University - Saint Paul	Location Saint Paul, MN	Tuition	Tuition $26,250	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 4,380	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management View School Profile
Dallas Baptist University	Location Dallas, TX	Tuition	Tuition $32,616	% Receiving Financial Aid 63%	Student Population 5,319	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Healthcare Management International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing Project Management 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
East Carolina University	Location Greenville, NC	Tuition	Tuition $12,342	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 28,289	School Type Public	Concentrations Business Analytics Certificate Finance Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate Hospitality Management Certificate Management Information Systems Certificate Marketing Certificate Project Management Certificate Security Studies Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate View School Profile
Empire State College (SUNY)	Location Saratoga Springs, NY	Tuition	Tuition $22,068	% Receiving Financial Aid 36%	Student Population 11,878	School Type Public	Concentrations Healthcare Leadership Global Leadership Management Veteran And Military Path 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
Fayetteville State University	Location Fayetteville, NC	Tuition	Tuition $7,813	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 6,104	School Type Public	Concentrations Entrepreneurship Finance Healthcare Management International Business Management Marketing Project Management Graduate Certificate in Project Management Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Management View School Profile
Florida Institute of Technology	Location Melbourne, FL	Tuition	Tuition $32,256	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 6,631	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Accounting & Finance Finance Healthcare Management Information Technology International Business Management Marketing Project Management View School Profile
Florida Southern College	Location Lakeland, FL	Tuition	Tuition $34,100	% Receiving Financial Aid 68%	Student Population 2,869	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate Six Sigma Prep Certificate CPA Licensure Certificate View School Profile
Fort Hays State University	Location Hays, KS	Tuition	Tuition $12,527	% Receiving Financial Aid 41%	Student Population 15,100	School Type Public	Concentrations Corporate Communication 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
Freed-Hardeman University	Location Henderson, TN	Tuition	Tuition $17,700	% Receiving Financial Aid 57%	Student Population 1,828	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management View School Profile
Friends University	Location Wichita, KS	Tuition	Tuition $21,111	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 1,929	School Type Private	Concentrations Accounting Change Management Healthcare Leadership Management Information Systems Supply Chain Management & Logistics Professional MBA 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
Harding University	Location Searcy, AR	Tuition	Tuition $24,300	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 6,009	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management International Business Leadership & Organizational 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
Hofstra University	Location Hempstead, NY	Tuition	Tuition $76,600	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 10,814	School Type Private	Concentrations Strategic Business Management Strategic Healthcare Management View School Profile
Husson University	Location Bangor, ME	Tuition	Tuition $16,704	% Receiving Financial Aid 74%	Student Population 3,500	School Type Private	Concentrations Biotechnology And Innovation Healthcare Management Organizational Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Risk 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
Johns Hopkins University	Location Baltimore, MD	Tuition	Tuition $71,820	% Receiving Financial Aid 39%	Student Population 22,686	School Type Private	Concentrations Financial Businesses Healthcare Management Management View School Profile
Kettering University	Location Flint, MI	Tuition	Tuition $42,720	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 2,252	School Type Private	Concentrations Global Management Certificate Supply Chain Management Certificate Operations Management Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate 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
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
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
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
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
Minnesota State University - Moorhead	Location Moorhead, MN	Tuition	Tuition $14,393	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 5,923	School Type Public	Concentrations Healthcare Management 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
Morehead State University	Location Morehead, KY	Tuition	Tuition $17,370	% Receiving Financial Aid 64%	Student Population 10,872	School Type Public	Concentrations Health Systems 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
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
Northeastern University	Location Boston, MA	Tuition	Tuition $78,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 44%	Student Population 19,940	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance Management Healthcare Management High Technology Management Innovation Entrepreneurship International Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Sustainability 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 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
Our Lady of the Lake University	Location San Antonio, TX	Tuition	Tuition $32,004	% Receiving Financial Aid 79%	Student Population 3,334	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management Management View School Profile
Parker University	Location Dallas, TX	Tuition	Tuition $25,272	% Receiving Financial Aid 83%	Student Population 1,015	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management View School Profile
Quinnipiac University	Location Hamden, CT	Tuition	Tuition $42,550	% Receiving Financial Aid 61%	Student Population 9,654	School Type Private	Concentrations Chartered Financial Analyst Healthcare Management Supply Chain Management View School Profile
Regis University	Location Denver, CO	Tuition	Tuition $34,200	% Receiving Financial Aid 56%	Student Population 8,725	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance & Accounting Health Industry Leadership Marketing Operations Management Strategic Management 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
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	Location Shippensburg, PA	Tuition	Tuition $18,180	% Receiving Financial Aid 69%	Student Population 7,048	School Type Public	Concentrations Advanced Studies In Business Certificate Advanced Supply Chain And Logistics Management Certificate Finance Certificate Healthcare Management Certificate View School Profile
Shorter University	Location Rome, GA	Tuition	Tuition $15,500	% Receiving Financial Aid 67%	Student Population 1,472	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Management Sports Management 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
SUNY Empire State College	Location Saratoga Springs, NY	Tuition	Tuition $22,068	% Receiving Financial Aid 36%	Student Population 11,878	School Type Public	Concentrations Healthcare Leadership Global Leadership Management Veteran And Military Path View School Profile
The University of Findlay	Location Findlay, OH	Tuition	Tuition $19,800	% Receiving Financial Aid 49%	Student Population 5,031	School Type Private	Concentrations Certified Management Accounting Certified Public Accounting Healthcare Management View School Profile
The University of Texas at Austin	Location Austin, TX	Tuition	Tuition $9,722	% Receiving Financial Aid 38%	Student Population 50,950	School Type Public	Concentrations Professional MBA Accounting Business Analytics Energy Management Finance Healthcare Management Information Technology Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Internal Audit International Management Leadership In Organizations Marketing Real Estate Strategic Management Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering & Management View School Profile
The University of Texas at Dallas	Location Richardson, TX	Tuition	Tuition $49,531	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 24,554	School Type Public	Concentrations Professional MBA Accounting Business Analytics Energy Management Finance Healthcare Management Information Technology Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Internal Audit International Management Leadership In Organizations Marketing Real Estate Strategic Management Supply Chain Management Systems Engineering & Management View School Profile
The University of Texas at Tyler	Location Tyler, TX	Tuition	Tuition $27,936	% Receiving Financial Aid 43%	Student Population 8,785	School Type Public	Concentrations Quality Management Organizational Development Oil, Gas And Energy Engineering Management Healthcare Management Marketing Cyber Security 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
University of Cincinnati	Location Cincinnati, OH	Tuition	Tuition $33,820	% Receiving Financial Aid 54%	Student Population 36,042	School Type Public	Concentrations Healthcare Finance Healthcare Administration Healthcare Operations Healthcare Policy And Regulation Marketing Corporate Taxation Individual Taxation View School Profile
University of Findlay	Location Findlay, OH	Tuition	Tuition $21,780	% Receiving Financial Aid 82%	Student Population 5,031	School Type Private	Concentrations Certified Management Accounting Certified Public Accounting Healthcare Management 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 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
University of Michigan - Flint	Location Flint, MI	Tuition	Tuition $26,922	% Receiving Financial Aid 85%	Student Population 8,470	School Type Public	Concentrations Accounting Computer Information Systems Finance Healthcare Management International Business Lean Manufacuring Marketing & Innovation Management Organizational 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 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 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
Utica College	Location Utica, NY	Tuition	Tuition $19,500	% Receiving Financial Aid 75%	Student Population 4,463	School Type Private	Concentrations Finance/Accounting Cybersecurity Cyber Policy Healthcare Management View School Profile
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 View School Profile
Viterbo University	Location La Crosse, WI	Tuition	Tuition $20,910	% Receiving Financial Aid 74%	Student Population 2,756	School Type Private	Concentrations Healthcare Leadership View School Profile
Walsh University	Location North Canton, OH	Tuition	Tuition $24,660	% Receiving Financial Aid 77%	Student Population 2,860	School Type Private	Concentrations Management Healthcare Management Entrepreneurship Marketing View School Profile
West Texas A&M University	Location Canyon, TX	Tuition	Tuition $11,098	% Receiving Financial Aid 53%	Student Population 9,489	School Type Public	Concentrations Computer Information Systems Management Marketing Healthcare Management View School Profile
Western Governors University	Location Salt Lake City, UT	Tuition	Tuition $13,000	% Receiving Financial Aid 59%	Student Population 70,504	School Type Private	Concentrations Information Technology Management Healthcare Management View School Profile
Widener University	Location Chester, PA	Tuition	Tuition $33,132	% Receiving Financial Aid 72%	Student Population 5,303	School Type Private	Concentrations Business Process Innovation Healthcare Management View School Profile
Wright State University	Location Dayton, OH	Tuition	Tuition $21,120	% Receiving Financial Aid 55%	Student Population 17,070	School Type Public	Concentrations Economics Finance Healthcare Management International Business Interdisciplinary Business Investments Management, Innovation, and Change Marketing New Venture Creation Project Management View School Profile

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:

What is an MBA in Healthcare Management?

Why Should You Get an Online MBA in Healthcare Management?

Online MBA in Healthcare Management Curriculum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schools Offering an Online MBA in Healthcare Management

Albertus Magnus College

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Ashland University

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Baker College

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Brenau University

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Campbellsville University

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Capella University

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Carlow University

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Cleary University

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Concordia University - Chicago

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Concordia University - Saint Paul

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Dallas Baptist University

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Davenport University

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East Carolina University

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Empire State College (SUNY)

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Excelsior College

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Fayetteville State University

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Florida Institute of Technology

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Florida Southern College

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Fort Hays State University

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Freed-Hardeman University

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Friends University

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Gardner-Webb University

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Harding University

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Herzing University

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Hofstra University

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Husson University

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Indiana Institute of Technology

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Johns Hopkins University

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Kettering University

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King University

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Lakeland College

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Lewis University

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Liberty University

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Maryville University

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Mercer University

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