You can complete the MHA degree in as little as six consecutive Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. To see the curriculum, view our Online MHA curriculum page.
The Online MHA degree is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don't have to worry about losing the courses you've completed. You can take up to 6 years to complete the degree if needed. To see the curriculum, view our Online MHA curriculum page.
The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time with one class every 7 weeks. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to absorb the information in your coursework fully. To see the curriculum, view our Online MHA curriculum page.
Tuition is $658 per credit for Ohio residents and $677 per credit for non-residents. You'll need to complete 36 credits for a total tuition of $23,688 for Ohio residents and $24,372 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here.
Tuition for the Online MHA degree is $23,688 for Ohio residents and $24,372 for non-residents. You need to complete 36 credit hours at $658 per credit for Ohio residents and $677 per credit for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here.
Yes, Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions is proud to offer scholarships to those seeking to further their education in the online MHA program. If you are a student veteran, active military member, alumni, or corporate partner you are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15%. Contact our admissions team for more details.
You should expect additional costs for textbooks. You can learn more about all tuition fees here.
Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The Online Master of Health Administration Program is a candidate for accreditation through the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Candidate status is an indication that a program in healthcare management has voluntarily committed to participate in a plan of self-improvement and is actively progressing toward the status of accreditation. Candidate status is not accredited status and does not guarantee eventual accredited status.
Ohio University's College of Health Science and Professions, which includes the Online MHA degree, has been named "Best College" by Princeton Review and #1 Online College by the State of Ohio. Ohio University itself has been named a "Top Research Universities" by Forbes for American's Top Colleges 2018.
The requirements for the Online MHA degree include:
You can learn more about our admission requirements here.
The Online MHA degree does not require the GMAT or GRE.
The first step is to start your application.
While not required, at least 2 years of work experience in the U.S. Healthcare System is recommended.
No, the Online MHA degree does not accept transfer credits. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
The fully Online MHA part-time program admits students in Fall, Spring, and Summer, with application deadlines throughout the year, generally at the end of the semester.
You'll need a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply to the program. You can learn more about our admissions policy here.
The fully Online MHA degree admits students every Fall, Spring and Summer.
The Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions does not have any virtual open houses scheduled. Contact us to receive information on upcoming events.
You'll complete 36 credits to earn the Online MHA degree. You can review the Online MHA curriculum here.
You'll complete a total of 12 courses to complete the Online MHA (9 core courses and 3 specialization courses or electives). You can learn more about the Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions' Online MHA degree coursework here.
Yes, the Online MHA degree allows students to personalize their education with a selection of specializations that can prepare them to advance in a number of fields. These specializations include:
No, a specialization is not required for the Online MHA degree. Students who do not pick a track will enroll in the traditional MHA degree track.
No, the Online MHA degree does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as prerequisites are met.
No, there is no residency required to earn your Online MHA degree.
There are no clinical or field hours required to complete the Online MHA degree.
Faculty are a mix of full-time instructors at Ohio University and seasoned healthcare professionals. The full-time faculty offer research-driven insights into the profession while the adjunct instructors bring their real-world and current experiences to the program curriculum.
Those who hold a Master of Health Administration degree often pursue career titles such as healthcare administrator, clinical manager, or medical practice manager with salaries that range from $74-3231 - $74,9872 and growth rates as high as 28%3. Learn more about your career options by visiting our MHA Careers page.
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