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MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

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$45,974

Average Tuition – Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

$85,294

Average Starting Salary – Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

570

Average GMAT Scores – Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

159%

Average ROI – Finance MBA Programs

Executive Summary for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

The ranking team at MBAGuide.org, evaluated 143 Healthcare Administration MBA programs. Here is a summary of our comprehensive findings. Explore the details about the Healthcare Administration MBA, compare schools, find states and cities where the degree is offered.

  • Starting salary for new MBA graduates in Healthcare Administration is between $43,200 and $175,000 with an average of $85,294.
  • Campus tuition in for Healthcare Administration MBAs ranges between $7,458 to $179,852, with an average total tuition cost of $45,974
  • ROI for campus MBA programs in Healthcare Administration ranges between -12% to 709%, with an average ROI return of 159%
  • A GMAT score between 370 and 733 with an average of 570 is needed for acceptance into an MBA program in Healthcare Administration.
  • There are 143 campus and 116 online MBA Healthcare Administration Programs.
  • Average student enrollment varies between 8 and 3,836 with an overall average of 414.
  • Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA programs offering a Healthcare Administration concentration varies between 6:1 and 63:1 with an average of 17:1 students.
  • 145 MBA programs in Healthcare Administration are ranked by the following institutions MBAGuide: 131, US News: 30, Forbes: 27, BW: 26, FT: 19 and Economist: 19.
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Best 10 MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

The University of Texas at Dallas

Naveen Jindal School of Management

Location:

  • Richardson

,

  • TX

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $45,000
  • Graduate Salary: $123,163
  • Graduate ROI: 243%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 689
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 21:1
  • Enrollment: 11097

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 21
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance
  • International Business
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 1
  • Online Rank: 1
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis

Kelley School of Business

Location:

  • Bloomington

,

  • IN

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $29,573
  • Graduate Salary: $136,352
  • Graduate ROI: 124%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 685
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 15:1
  • Enrollment: 14011

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Other
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 2
  • Online Rank: 2
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Harvard University

Harvard Business School

Location:

  • Boston

,

  • MA

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $149,820
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 17%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 730
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 7:1
  • Enrollment: 1945

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 24
  • Consulting
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports Management
  • Statistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Taxation
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 3
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Northwestern University

Kellogg School of Management

Location:

  • Evanston

,

  • IL

Control: Private for-profit

Academic Year: Quarter

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $162,030
  • Graduate Salary: $175,000
  • Graduate ROI: 8%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 729
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 8:1
  • Enrollment: 3074

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 20
  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Data Analytics
  • E-Commerce
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Financial Management
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Public Administration
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Statistics
  • Sustainability
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 6
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location:

  • Chapel Hill

,

  • NC

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $100,218
  • Graduate Salary: $133,517
  • Graduate ROI: 33%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 706
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 10:1
  • Enrollment: 2820

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management
  • Real Estate
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 7
  • Online Rank: 4
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Michigan State University

The Eli Broad College of Business

Location:

  • East Lansing

,

  • MI

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $34,564
  • Graduate Salary: $119,539
  • Graduate ROI: 246%
  • GMAT Required: Optional
  • Avg. GMAT: 680
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 22:1
  • Enrollment: 5115

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Online
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 9
  • Online Rank: 5
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

University of Virginia-McIntire

McIntire School of Commerce

Location:

  • Charlottesville

,

  • VA

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $151,200
  • Graduate Salary: $157,090
  • Graduate ROI: 4%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 720
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 6:1
  • Enrollment: 1062

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Distance Education
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Other
  • Public Administration
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 13
  • Online Rank: 15
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Emory University

Goizueta Business School

Location:

  • Atlanta

,

  • GA

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $151,689
  • Graduate Salary: $149,759
  • Graduate ROI: -1%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 709
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 9:1
  • Enrollment: 2808

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Part-Time
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 16
  • Accounting
  • Consulting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Product Management
  • Real Estate
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 14
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Columbia University

Columbia Business School

Location:

  • New York

,

  • NY

Control: Private

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business

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  • Tuition: $176,600
  • Graduate Salary: $162,099
  • Graduate ROI: -8%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 732
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 6:1
  • Enrollment: 4036

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctorial
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA

Offered As:

  • Campus
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • Concentrations: 13
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Nonprofit
  • Operations Management
  • Real Estate
  • Science and Technology
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 1
  • National Rank: 15
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

The University of Texas at Austin

Red McCombs School of Business

Location:

  • Austin

,

  • TX

Control: Public

Academic Year: Semester

Accredited: AACSB

Accreditation: Business and Accounting

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  • Tuition: $120,432
  • Graduate Salary: $144,564
  • Graduate ROI: 20%
  • GMAT Required: Yes
  • Avg. GMAT: 706
  • Student / Faculty Ratio: 16:1
  • Enrollment: 6456

Degree Level(s):

  • Doctoral
  • ·
  • E-MBA
  • ·
  • Master
  • ·
  • MBA
  • ·
  • Undergraduate

Offered As:

  • 1-Year
  • ·
  • Campus
  • ·
  • Evenings
  • ·
  • Full-Time
  • ·
  • Off Campus
  • ·
  • Partnership
  • ·
  • Weekends
  • Concentrations: 14
  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Systems
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain
  • Best in:
  • Rankings
  • City Rank: 1
  • State Rank: 2
  • National Rank: 16
  • Online Rank: Not Ranked
  • Top 10% in State: ROI, Tuition
  • Better than State Average: GMAT
  • Better than National Average: Student / Faculty Ratio

Interactive Table of the 50 Best Ranked MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Healthcare Administration MBA programs by RankSchool NameROITuitionAverage Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Healthcare Administration. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
2 Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis 124.00% $29,573 $136,352INYes
3 Harvard University 17.00% $149,820 $175,000MANo
4 Northwestern University 8.00% $162,030 $175,000ILNo
5 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33.00% $100,218 $133,517NCYes
6 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes
7 University of Virginia-McIntire 4.00% $151,200 $157,090VANo
8 Emory University -1.00% $151,689 $149,759GANo
9 Columbia University -8.00% $176,600 $162,099NYNo
10 The University of Texas at Austin 20.00% $120,432 $144,564TXNo
11 University of California, Berkeley 9.00% $139,628 $152,831CANo
12 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota 67.00% $61,596 $102,900MNYes
13 University of Pennsylvania -7.00% $179,852 $166,391PANo
14 Boston University -3.00% $124,248 $120,884MAYes
15 University of Hartford 213.00% $30,168 $94,500CTYes
16 Vanderbilt University 7.00% $131,000 $139,711TNNo
17 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
18 Northeastern University -2.00% $102,582 $100,063MAYes
19 Washington University in St. Louis -12.00% $134,020 $117,687MOYes
20 University of California, Davis 14.00% $95,438 $109,075CAYes
21 University of Utah 77.00% $65,700 $116,348UTYes
22 University of Rochester 23.00% $108,038 $132,671NYYes
23 Baruch College-The City University of New York 218.00% $37,338 $118,633NYYes
24 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
25 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
26 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Newark/New Brunswick 95.00% $58,442 $113,800NJYes
27 Georgia State University 156.00% $36,522 $93,600GAYes
28 The Ohio State University 1.00% $106,123 $106,779OHYes
29 Brandeis University -9.00% $120,223 $109,000MANo
30 The University of Arizona 96.00% $54,785 $107,345AZYes
31 The University of Memphis 216.00% $23,688 $74,800TNYes
32 Hofstra University 87.00% $58,960 $110,500NYYes
33 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
34 Middle Tennessee State University 233.00% $26,712 $89,000TNYes
35 Baylor University -8.00% $85,692 $79,176TXYes
36 Johns Hopkins Carey Business School -4.00% $133,000 $127,044MDYes
37 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
38 Loyola University Chicago 21.00% $73,375 $89,000ILNo
39 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
40 Shenandoah University 158.00% $34,848 $89,900VANo
41 Iowa State University 152.00% $29,966 $75,552IAYes
42 The University of Texas at Arlington 250.00% $22,504 $78,800TXYes
43 Suffolk University 35.00% $59,391 $80,455MAYes
44 University of Missouri-Kansas City 256.00% $21,618 $76,900MONo
45 The University of Tulsa 62.00% $51,516 $83,700OKYes
46 University of Dallas 186.00% $30,778 $88,000TXYes
47 Portland State University 54.00% $50,984 $78,264ORYes
48 University of Baltimore 120.00% $35,128 $77,400MDYes
49 Clarkson University 19.00% $59,032 $70,017NYYes
50 Oklahoma City University 198.00% $27,175 $81,000OKYes
51 Seton Hall University 36.00% $57,225 $78,081NJYes
52 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
53 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 107.00% $32,769 $67,900WIYes
54 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 404.00% $17,578 $88,625MANo
55 West Texas A&M University 322.00% $18,500 $78,000TXYes
56 The University of Texas at El Paso 156.00% $20,634 $52,900TXYes
57 Siena College 137.00% $34,200 $81,000NYNo
58 University of Arkansas 125.00% $35,527 $79,911ARYes
59 Saint Joseph's University 114.00% $42,912 $92,000PAYes
60 Saint Xavier University 328.00% $22,500 $96,302ILNo
61 Wake Forest University -3.00% $79,975 $77,800NCYes
62 Central Michigan University 246.00% $27,300 $94,350MIYes
63 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
64 University of the District of Columbia 225.00% $30,765 $100,000DCNo
65 Wright State University 310.00% $28,080 $115,000OHYes
66 Valparaiso University 116.00% $30,000 $64,840INYes
67 Florida Atlantic University 117.00% $36,000 $78,220FLYes
68 Creighton University 96.00% $33,234 $65,000NEYes
69 San Francisco State University 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CANo
70 Montclair State University 167.00% $34,669 $92,400NJYes
71 Indiana University South Bend 709.00% $7,458 $60,300INYes
72 University of Detroit Mercy 160.00% $28,050 $72,900MIYes
73 University of Minnesota Duluth 175.00% $33,798 $92,953MNNo
74 Belmont University 19.00% $69,207 $82,200TNNo
75 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 157.00% $27,648 $71,000COYes
76 The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 145.00% $32,998 $81,000NYYes
77 University of Nebraska at Omaha 410.00% $17,493 $89,200NEYes
78 San Diego State University 130.00% $31,200 $71,900CAYes
79 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
80 Ashland University 151.00% $30,300 $76,001OHYes
81 Kent State University 163.00% $19,908 $52,337OHYes
82 University of Alaska Fairbanks 229.00% $27,202 $89,474AKYes
83 University of Connecticut 130.00% $44,100 $101,501CTYes
84 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 185.00% $29,700 $84,700WIYes
85 Rider University 119.00% $38,160 $83,600NJYes
86 University of Central Arkansas 378.00% $11,239 $53,700ARYes
87 State University of New York at Oswego 173.00% $22,860 $62,400NYYes
88 Union University 223.00% $26,028 $84,000TNYes
89 Morehead State University 281.00% $17,970 $68,500KYYes
90 Angelo State University 561.00% $12,251 $81,000TXYes
91 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
92 University of Colorado Denver 130.00% $47,102 $108,246COYes
93 Jacksonville State University 370.00% $20,352 $95,570ALYes
94 Texas Woman's University 300.00% $20,000 $79,925TXYes
95 The University of Texas Permian Basin 481.00% $13,252 $77,000TXYes
96 Idaho State University 420.00% $13,392 $69,600IDYes
97 Florida Southern College 148.00% $34,155 $84,749FLYes
98 Widener University 112.00% $36,102 $76,600PAYes
99 Bryant University 79.00% $42,180 $75,417RIYes
100 Lipscomb University 66.00% $50,565 $84,000TNNo

An MBA program in Healthcare Administration will cost you between $7,458.00 to $179,852.00.

  • Number of Programs Offering Healthcare Administration MBAs: 143
  • Average GMAT Score for Healthcare Administration MBA Programs: 570
  • Average In-State Tuition for Healthcare Administration MBA Programs: $45,973.55
  • Average Graduate Salary for Healthcare Administration MBA Programs: $85,294
  • Average ROI for Healthcare Administration MBA Programs: 159%

Compare Healthcare Administration MBA Program Averages vs Campus

 AveragesMBA ProgramsOnline MBA Programs
Number of Programs143116
Average Starting Salary$85,294$80,304
Average MBA Tuition$45,974
$38,423
Average ROI159%172%
Average GMAT Scores570
560
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty7981
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio17:118:1
Faculty with Doctorate84%84%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment414437
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment322349
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.84%84%

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What is the Average MBA Salary for Healthcare Administration Graduates?

Though it’s not the only factor, compensation is an important consideration for individuals considering obtaining an MBA degree. Salaries for graduates with master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration can be significantly higher than those of graduates with only a bachelor’s degree. In addition, advance salary projections from the US Department of Labor show that average MBA salaries are expected to increase by 13.5% each year through the year 2028 with an annual need of 99,000 new managers needed each year.

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from South Carolina State University, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $43,200 . A degree from Northwestern University, will provide an annual salary of $175,000.

Average MBA starting salary for graduates from accredited programs is $85,294 with the lowest of starting of $43,200 and the highest reported starting salary of $175,000.

Average Graduate Salaries for In-Person Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

  • Average Healthcare Administration: $85,294
  • Lowest Healthcare Administration: $43,200
  • Highest Healthcare Administration: $175,000

10 Highest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Healthcare Administration

  1. Harvard University - $175,000.00
  2. Northwestern University - $175,000.00
  3. University of Pennsylvania - $166,391.00
  4. Columbia University - $162,099.00
  5. University of Virginia-McIntire - $157,090.00
  6. University of California, Berkeley - $152,831.00
  7. Emory University - $149,759.00
  8. The University of Texas at Austin - $144,564.00
  9. Vanderbilt University - $139,711.00
  10. Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis - $136,352.00

10 Lowest Salaries for In-Person MBA Graduates in Healthcare Administration

  1. South Carolina State University - $43,200.00
  2. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $45,300.00
  3. University of South Dakota - $47,553.00
  4. Stockton University - $47,700.00
  5. Lander University - $50,700.00
  6. Southern University and A&M College - $51,000.00
  7. Kent State University - $52,337.00
  8. Coastal Carolina University - $52,500.00
  9. Pittsburg State University - $52,600.00
  10. The University of Texas at El Paso - $52,900.00

Average Salary for Graduate of MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration Programs – Interactive Table

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Healthcare Administration MBA programs by Starting Salary, and Campus or Online to find and to compare MBA programs in Healthcare Administration. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University Avg. Starting SalaryIn State TuitionROIStateOnline
1 South Carolina State University $43,200 $38,880 11.00%SCNo
2 Louisiana State University Shreveport $45,300 $12,474 263.00%LAYes
3 University of South Dakota $47,553 $14,892 219.00%SDYes
4 Stockton University $47,700 $33,012 44.00%NJNo
5 Lander University $50,700 $16,350 210.00%SCYes
6 Kent State University $52,337 $19,908 163.00%OHYes
7 Coastal Carolina University $52,500 $18,460 184.00%SCYes
8 Pittsburg State University $52,600 $13,785 282.00%KSYes
9 The University of Texas at El Paso $52,900 $20,634 156.00%TXYes
9 University of Central Missouri $52,900 $18,488 186.00%MOYes
11 University of Central Arkansas $53,700 $11,239 378.00%ARYes
12 Southern Utah University $53,800 $9,212 484.00%UTYes
13 Fayetteville State University $54,300 $30,268 79.00%NCYes
14 Loyola University New Orleans $55,290 $37,980 46.00%LAYes
15 Barry University $55,400 $35,640 55.00%FLYes
16 Marshall University $56,200 $19,170 193.00%WVYes
17 University of South Carolina Aiken $56,400 $14,096 300.00%SCYes
18 Alfred University $57,900 $39,500 47.00%NYYes
19 Southeast Missouri State University $59,400 $13,804 330.00%MOYes
20 Winthrop University $60,000 $23,508 155.00%SCYes
20 University of North Alabama $60,000 $16,830 257.00%ALYes
22 Salem State University $60,150 $20,934 187.00%MAYes
23 Indiana University South Bend $60,300 $7,458 709.00%INYes
24 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $60,780 $12,420 389.00%OKYes
25 Slippery Rock University $61,100 $25,318 141.00%PAYes
26 West Virginia University $61,847 $24,273 155.00%WVYes
27 Florida International University $62,115 $42,000 48.00%FLYes
28 Arkansas State University $62,200 $16,962 267.00%ARYes
29 Missouri State University $62,400 $15,108 313.00%MOYes
29 State University of New York at Oswego $62,400 $22,860 173.00%NYYes
31 Auburn University at Montgomery $62,700 $28,593 119.00%ALYes
32 Lamar University $63,600 $13,153 384.00%TXYes
33 Valparaiso University $64,840 $30,000 116.00%INYes
34 Creighton University $65,000 $33,234 96.00%NEYes
35 Wichita State University $65,300 $18,849 246.00%KSNo
36 La Salle University $67,750 $27,200 149.00%PAYes
37 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $67,900 $32,769 107.00%WIYes
38 University of Illinois at Springfield $68,300 $14,833 360.00%ILYes
39 Morehead State University $68,500 $17,970 281.00%KYYes
40 Iona University $68,700 $49,940 38.00%NYYes
41 University of Houston-Clear Lake $68,900 $20,892 230.00%TXYes
42 University of New Orleans $69,100 $31,746 118.00%LANo
43 Rockhurst University $69,400 $25,760 169.00%MOYes
44 Idaho State University $69,600 $13,392 420.00%IDYes
45 University of the Pacific $69,750 $46,250 51.00%CAYes
46 Clarkson University $70,017 $59,032 19.00%NYYes
47 William Paterson University $70,500 $23,820 196.00%NJYes
48 University of Colorado Colorado Springs $71,000 $27,648 157.00%COYes
49 The University of Michigan-Flint $71,400 $73,328 -3.00%MIYes
50 San Diego State University $71,900 $31,200 130.00%CAYes

What is the Average In-Person MBA Tuition for Healthcare Administration Programs?


If you plan on attending an MBA program, it’s best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

The average in-state tuition for an MBA in Healthcare Administration is $45,973.55 compared to an average campus program Healthcare Administration is $45,973.55 .

The lowest AACSB tuition rate at $7,458.00 from Indiana University South Bend.

The highest AACSB tuition rate is $179,852.00 from University of Pennsylvania.

Average Tuition for In-Person MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

10 Most Affordable MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. Indiana University South Bend - $7,458.00
  2. Southern Utah University - $9,212.00
  3. University of Central Arkansas - $11,239.00
  4. Angelo State University - $12,251.00
  5. Southeastern Oklahoma State University - $12,420.00
  6. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $12,474.00
  7. Lamar University - $13,153.00
  8. The University of Texas Permian Basin - $13,252.00
  9. Idaho State University - $13,392.00
  10. Pittsburg State University - $13,785.00

10 Most Expensive MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. University of Pennsylvania - $179,852.00
  2. Columbia University - $176,600.00
  3. Northwestern University - $162,030.00
  4. Emory University - $151,689.00
  5. University of Virginia-McIntire - $151,200.00
  6. Harvard University - $149,820.00
  7. University of California, Berkeley - $139,628.00
  8. Washington University in St. Louis - $134,020.00
  9. Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - $133,000.00
  10. Vanderbilt University - $131,000.00

Interactive Table – Tuition for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Healthcare Administration MBA programs by Tuition to find and to compare MBA programs in Healthcare Administration. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University In State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryROIStateOnline
1 Indiana University South Bend $7,458 $60,300 709.00%INYes
2 Southern Utah University $9,212 $53,800 484.00%UTYes
3 University of Central Arkansas $11,239 $53,700 378.00%ARYes
4 Angelo State University $12,251 $81,000 561.00%TXYes
5 Southeastern Oklahoma State University $12,420 $60,780 389.00%OKYes
6 Louisiana State University Shreveport $12,474 $45,300 263.00%LAYes
7 Lamar University $13,153 $63,600 384.00%TXYes
8 The University of Texas Permian Basin $13,252 $77,000 481.00%TXYes
9 Idaho State University $13,392 $69,600 420.00%IDYes
10 Pittsburg State University $13,785 $52,600 282.00%KSYes
11 Southern Arkansas University $13,788 $74,000 437.00%ARYes
12 Southeast Missouri State University $13,804 $59,400 330.00%MOYes
13 University of South Carolina Aiken $14,096 $56,400 300.00%SCYes
14 University of Illinois at Springfield $14,833 $68,300 360.00%ILYes
15 University of South Dakota $14,892 $47,553 219.00%SDYes
16 Missouri State University $15,108 $62,400 313.00%MOYes
17 Lander University $16,350 $50,700 210.00%SCYes
18 University of North Alabama $16,830 $60,000 257.00%ALYes
19 Arkansas State University $16,962 $62,200 267.00%ARYes
20 University of Nebraska at Omaha $17,493 $89,200 410.00%NEYes
21 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth $17,578 $88,625 404.00%MANo
22 Morehead State University $17,970 $68,500 281.00%KYYes
23 Coastal Carolina University $18,460 $52,500 184.00%SCYes
24 University of Central Missouri $18,488 $52,900 186.00%MOYes
25 West Texas A&M University $18,500 $78,000 322.00%TXYes
26 Wichita State University $18,849 $65,300 246.00%KSNo
27 Marshall University $19,170 $56,200 193.00%WVYes
28 Kent State University $19,908 $52,337 163.00%OHYes
29 Texas Woman's University $20,000 $79,925 300.00%TXYes
30 Jacksonville State University $20,352 $95,570 370.00%ALYes
31 The University of Texas at El Paso $20,634 $52,900 156.00%TXYes
32 University of Houston-Clear Lake $20,892 $68,900 230.00%TXYes
33 Salem State University $20,934 $60,150 187.00%MAYes
34 University of Missouri-Kansas City $21,618 $76,900 256.00%MONo
35 California State University, Los Angeles $22,052 $99,100 349.00%CANo
36 Saint Xavier University $22,500 $96,302 328.00%ILNo
37 The University of Texas at Arlington $22,504 $78,800 250.00%TXYes
38 State University of New York at Oswego $22,860 $62,400 173.00%NYYes
39 Winthrop University $23,508 $60,000 155.00%SCYes
40 The University of Memphis $23,688 $74,800 216.00%TNYes
41 William Paterson University $23,820 $70,500 196.00%NJYes
42 West Virginia University $24,273 $61,847 155.00%WVYes
43 Slippery Rock University $25,318 $61,100 141.00%PAYes
44 Rockhurst University $25,760 $69,400 169.00%MOYes
45 Union University $26,028 $84,000 223.00%TNYes
46 Middle Tennessee State University $26,712 $89,000 233.00%TNYes
47 Oklahoma City University $27,175 $81,000 198.00%OKYes
48 La Salle University $27,200 $67,750 149.00%PAYes
49 University of Alaska Fairbanks $27,202 $89,474 229.00%AKYes
50 Central Michigan University $27,300 $94,350 246.00%MIYes

What is the Average ROI for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration?

Choosing an MBA program requires more than a glance at the school’s reputation or curriculum. The return on investment (ROI) should take center stage in your evaluation. This measurement reveals the potential value derived from your tuition investment, putting key factors such as starting salary and career progression under the microscope.

By scrutinizing the ROI, you’re not just making a decision—you’re making an informed one. This approach will ensure the selection of an MBA program that provides the most bang for your buck. Checking the ROI might not be an afterthought; it could be the game-changer in your MBA journey.

For MBA programs in across the U.S., the ROI ranges from -12% to 709%.The lowest MBA ROI of -12% is from the program at Washington University in St. Louis.The highest MBA ROI of 709% is offered by Indiana University South Bend.On average, MBA programs across the U.S. have an ROI of 186%.

Interactive Table – ROI for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration Programs

Easily sort the interactive table below to find the best Healthcare Administration MBA programs by ROI to find and to compare MBA programs in Healthcare Administration. Click on any school for a comprehensive school profile.

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Indiana University South Bend 709.00% $7,458 $60,300INYes
2 Angelo State University 561.00% $12,251 $81,000TXYes
3 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
4 The University of Texas Permian Basin 481.00% $13,252 $77,000TXYes
5 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
6 Idaho State University 420.00% $13,392 $69,600IDYes
7 University of Nebraska at Omaha 410.00% $17,493 $89,200NEYes
8 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 404.00% $17,578 $88,625MANo
9 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
10 Lamar University 384.00% $13,153 $63,600TXYes
11 University of Central Arkansas 378.00% $11,239 $53,700ARYes
12 Jacksonville State University 370.00% $20,352 $95,570ALYes
13 University of Illinois at Springfield 360.00% $14,833 $68,300ILYes
14 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
15 Southeast Missouri State University 330.00% $13,804 $59,400MOYes
16 Saint Xavier University 328.00% $22,500 $96,302ILNo
17 West Texas A&M University 322.00% $18,500 $78,000TXYes
18 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
19 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
20 Wright State University 310.00% $28,080 $115,000OHYes
21 Texas Woman's University 300.00% $20,000 $79,925TXYes
21 University of South Carolina Aiken 300.00% $14,096 $56,400SCYes
23 Pittsburg State University 282.00% $13,785 $52,600KSYes
24 Morehead State University 281.00% $17,970 $68,500KYYes
25 Arkansas State University 267.00% $16,962 $62,200ARYes
26 Louisiana State University Shreveport 263.00% $12,474 $45,300LAYes
27 University of North Alabama 257.00% $16,830 $60,000ALYes
28 University of Missouri-Kansas City 256.00% $21,618 $76,900MONo
29 The University of Texas at Arlington 250.00% $22,504 $78,800TXYes
30 Wichita State University 246.00% $18,849 $65,300KSNo
30 Central Michigan University 246.00% $27,300 $94,350MIYes
31 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes
33 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
34 Middle Tennessee State University 233.00% $26,712 $89,000TNYes
35 University of Houston-Clear Lake 230.00% $20,892 $68,900TXYes
36 University of Alaska Fairbanks 229.00% $27,202 $89,474AKYes
37 University of the District of Columbia 225.00% $30,765 $100,000DCNo
38 Union University 223.00% $26,028 $84,000TNYes
39 University of South Dakota 219.00% $14,892 $47,553SDYes
40 Baruch College-The City University of New York 218.00% $37,338 $118,633NYYes
41 The University of Memphis 216.00% $23,688 $74,800TNYes
42 University of Hartford 213.00% $30,168 $94,500CTYes
43 Lander University 210.00% $16,350 $50,700SCYes
44 Oklahoma City University 198.00% $27,175 $81,000OKYes
45 William Paterson University 196.00% $23,820 $70,500NJYes
46 Marshall University 193.00% $19,170 $56,200WVYes
47 Salem State University 187.00% $20,934 $60,150MAYes
48 University of Central Missouri 186.00% $18,488 $52,900MOYes
48 University of Dallas 186.00% $30,778 $88,000TXYes
50 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 185.00% $29,700 $84,700WIYes
51 Coastal Carolina University 184.00% $18,460 $52,500SCYes
52 Western Connecticut State University 182.00% $28,638 $80,850CTYes
53 University of Minnesota Duluth 175.00% $33,798 $92,953MNNo
54 San Francisco State University 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CANo
55 State University of New York at Oswego 173.00% $22,860 $62,400NYYes
56 Rockhurst University 169.00% $25,760 $69,400MOYes
57 Montclair State University 167.00% $34,669 $92,400NJYes
58 Kent State University 163.00% $19,908 $52,337OHYes
59 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
60 University of Detroit Mercy 160.00% $28,050 $72,900MIYes
61 Shenandoah University 158.00% $34,848 $89,900VANo
62 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 157.00% $27,648 $71,000COYes
63 Georgia State University 156.00% $36,522 $93,600GAYes
63 The University of Texas at El Paso 156.00% $20,634 $52,900TXYes
65 West Virginia University 155.00% $24,273 $61,847WVYes
65 Winthrop University 155.00% $23,508 $60,000SCYes
67 Texas Wesleyan University 154.00% $31,080 $79,000TXYes
68 Iowa State University 152.00% $29,966 $75,552IAYes
69 Ashland University 151.00% $30,300 $76,001OHYes
70 La Salle University 149.00% $27,200 $67,750PAYes
71 Florida Southern College 148.00% $34,155 $84,749FLYes
72 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
73 The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 145.00% $32,998 $81,000NYYes
74 Slippery Rock University 141.00% $25,318 $61,100PAYes
75 Siena College 137.00% $34,200 $81,000NYNo
76 University of Connecticut 130.00% $44,100 $101,501CTYes
76 University of Colorado Denver 130.00% $47,102 $108,246COYes
77 San Diego State University 130.00% $31,200 $71,900CAYes
79 University of Arkansas 125.00% $35,527 $79,911ARYes
80 Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis 124.00% $29,573 $136,352INYes
81 University of Baltimore 120.00% $35,128 $77,400MDYes
82 Auburn University at Montgomery 119.00% $28,593 $62,700ALYes
82 Rider University 119.00% $38,160 $83,600NJYes
84 University of New Orleans 118.00% $31,746 $69,100LANo
85 Florida Atlantic University 117.00% $36,000 $78,220FLYes
86 Valparaiso University 116.00% $30,000 $64,840INYes
87 Saint Joseph's University 114.00% $42,912 $92,000PAYes
88 Widener University 112.00% $36,102 $76,600PAYes
89 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 107.00% $32,769 $67,900WIYes
90 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes
90 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
92 Creighton University 96.00% $33,234 $65,000NEYes
92 The University of Arizona 96.00% $54,785 $107,345AZYes
94 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Newark/New Brunswick 95.00% $58,442 $113,800NJYes
95 Hofstra University 87.00% $58,960 $110,500NYYes
96 Fayetteville State University 79.00% $30,268 $54,300NCYes
96 Bryant University 79.00% $42,180 $75,417RIYes
98 University of Utah 77.00% $65,700 $116,348UTYes
99 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota 67.00% $61,596 $102,900MNYes
100 Lipscomb University 66.00% $50,565 $84,000TNNo

ROI for MBA Programs

  • Average: 186%
  • Lowest: -12%
  • Highest: 709%

10 Highest ROI for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. Indiana University South Bend - 709.00%
  2. Angelo State University - 561.00%
  3. Southern Utah University - 484.00%
  4. The University of Texas Permian Basin - 481.00%
  5. Southern Arkansas University - 437.00%
  6. Idaho State University - 420.00%
  7. University of Nebraska at Omaha - 410.00%
  8. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth - 404.00%
  9. Southeastern Oklahoma State University - 389.00%
  10. Lamar University - 384.00%

10 Lowest ROI for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. The Ohio State University - 1.00%
  2. University of Virginia-McIntire - 4.00%
  3. Vanderbilt University - 7.00%
  4. Northwestern University - 8.00%
  5. University of California, Berkeley - 9.00%
  6. South Carolina State University - 11.00%
  7. University of California, Davis - 14.00%
  8. Harvard University - 17.00%
  9. University of Miami - 19.00%
  10. Clarkson University - 19.00%

What is the Average GMAT Score Needed for an MBA Program in Healthcare Administration?

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

Even though some B-Schools may not require a GMAT Scores, there’s a good chance that a highly-competitive MBA program does require the GMAT. With that being said, average GMAT Scores for in-person MBA programs in Healthcare Administration is 570 with a highest of 733 and the lowest of 370

The average GMAT score needed for a Healthcare Administration MBA program from an institution is between 370 from Auburn University at Montgomery to 733 from University of Pennsylvania. The average GMAT scores for Healthcare Administration MBA programs is 570.

It’s important to note that not all MBA programs require a GMAT Score for admissions, but most reputable programs do. With that being said, if you have your eye on a list of competitive programs, it’s best to boost your GMAT Score accordingly. Outside of a solid GMAT Score, B-School admissions departments look at a candidate’s undergraduate GPA, professional experience, letters of recommendation, CV, and personal statement. A strong undergraduate performance may offset a sub-part GMAT Score. The average GMAT Score for on-campus MBA programs in Healthcare Administration is a 570.06 compared to an average MBA program score of 570.06. It is recommended that each B-School applicant take a GMAT diagnostic test in order to determine whether or not further study and/or a prep course is needed to boost your score.

Average GMAT Score for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  • Average: 570
  • Lowest: 370
  • Highest: 733

10 Lowest GMAT for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. Auburn University at Montgomery - 370
  2. University of South Carolina Aiken - 405
  3. Iona University - 420
  4. Southern Utah University - 420
  5. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke - 435
  6. University of North Texas - 442
  7. University of North Alabama - 447
  8. Florida International University - 448
  9. Slippery Rock University - 450
  10. Nova Southeastern University - 450

10 Highest GMAT for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

  1. University of Pennsylvania - 733
  2. Columbia University - 732
  3. Harvard University - 730
  4. Northwestern University - 729
  5. University of California, Berkeley - 729
  6. University of Virginia-McIntire - 720
  7. Emory University - 709
  8. The University of Texas at Austin - 706
  9. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 706
  10. The University of Texas at El Paso - 705

No GMAT or GRE: Best MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

More than 233 AACSB accredited MBA programs do not require their applicants to take GMAT exam. Many well-known programs such as the University of Michigan and the University of California, Los Angeles no longer require the exam. If you are unsure where you would like to take your program, then you should take the GMAT sooner rather than later so you don’t lose time meeting the score requirement of a program.

Alumni from Schools Offering an MBA in Healthcare Administration

There are pros and cons when considering the size of your MBA in Accounting program. Larger, more diverse student populations, may lend itself to greater networking and job placement opportunities; whereas smaller programs may provide for more meaningful interactions with fellow classmates.

The importance of networking, whether it’s by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated when considering an MBA program. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, your ability to define your career goals and after graduation connections.

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Healthcare Administration MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 8 and 3,836. For part-time enrollment, the range is between : 6.00 and : 4,558.00.

Average Enrollment for MBA Programs Offering an MBA in Healthcare Administration

10 MBA Programs with the Highest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. The University of Texas at Dallas - 3,836
  2. Washington University in St. Louis - 1,770
  3. University of North Texas - 1,679
  4. Boston University - 1,590
  5. The University of Texas at Austin - 1,507
  6. Louisiana State University Shreveport - 1,347
  7. Baruch College-The City University of New York - 1,279
  8. Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis - 1,191
  9. University of Utah - 1,162
  10. Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - 1,123

10 MBA Programs with the Smallest Enrollment (Alumni)

  1. Southern Utah University - 8
  2. Morehead State University - 10
  3. Indiana University South Bend - 17
  4. Southern Arkansas University - 21
  5. University of Minnesota Duluth - 28
  6. University of the District of Columbia - 29
  7. Texas Wesleyan University - 32
  8. San Diego State University - 33
  9. Alfred University - 33
  10. University of Delaware - 38

Student / Faculty Ratio for MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

For most students, their professors are the first exposure to the business world. They are normally practitioners in the field and have successful risen to the top of their respective careers. B-School Healthcare Administration Professors can guide you toward a specific concentration, provide the latest industry trends, and put you on the right track, career-wise. The Student/Faculty ratio is important to those interested in building a lasting relationship with their professor. To use them as a networking opportunity and an advisor.

Top 10 Concentrations Available from Schools Also Offering an Degree in Healthcare Administration?

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations. To meet the diverse needs of Healthcare Administration businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 47 MBA concentrations including:

  • Healthcare Administration: 145
  • Finance: 130
  • Marketing: 127
  • Accounting: 124
  • General Business: 123
  • Management: 122
  • Corporate Finance: 108
  • Data Analytics: 98
  • Information Systems: 90
  • Entrepreneurship: 81

Here are the top schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from:

The Importance of MBA Accreditation for MBA Programs

The importance of accreditation can’t be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

MBA Program Options Available for Healthcare Administration MBA Programs

Options for earning your Healthcare Administration MBA have never been more flexible. Healthcare Administration MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule.

There are 143 Healthcare Administration accredited MBA programs. 7 private and 92 public schools offering Healthcare Administration MBA programs.

Number of Award Earned for MBA Programs Offering an Healthcare Administration Degree

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 143 accredited MBA programs offered in Healthcare Administration, 131 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication MBAGuide, PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT and Economist garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

Publications and the number of awards granted for an MBA degree in Healthcare Administration :

  • MBAGuide: 131
  • US News: 30
  • Forbes: 27
  • BW: 26
  • FT: 19
  • Economist: 19

How We Rank the Best MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration

MBAGuide.org employs a comprehensive ranking methodology that combines quantitative data (80% of the score) with qualitative assessments (20%) to evaluate MBA programs. The quantitative component considers factors such as student-faculty ratio, tuition, enrollment, and post-graduation salaries, while the qualitative aspect incorporates editorial ratings and school reputation, providing a well-rounded view of each program’s quality and value.

Best MBA Programs by Concentration: Online and In-Person

Career Outlook, Job Opportunities, Roles, Industries for Healthcare Administration MBAs

What is the Career Outlook for Healthcare Administrator MBAs?

Careers as healthcare administrators are expected to grow 20% from present to 2026, based on Bureau of Labor statistics from the US Department of Labor. There is an increasing demand for healthcare services for baby-boomer populations and an increased longevity for the elder population based on healthcare advances. These advances increased the need for healthcare workers and additional healthcare facilities requiring managers who have the skills and talent to manage healthcare delivery.

Where Do Healthcare Administrator MBAs Work?

Using Bureau of Labor Statistics medical and health services managers hold approximately 352,200. The largest employers of medical and health services managers were as follows:

SectorAvg. Salary
Hospitals; state, local, and private36%
Offices of physicians11%
Nursing and residential care facilities10%
Government8%
Outpatient care centers7%

These included positions such Health Information Managers, Health policy analysts, ambulatory care managers, portfolio managers, strategists, hospital CEOs, project managers, management analyst, and hospital administrators.

What is the Career Outlook for Healthcare Administrators?

The job prospects for healthcare administrators is favorable for the long-term future. Equally important is the number of employees who will be retiring within the next 5 to 10 years. This will necessitate filling a number of leadership positions for which healthcare administration MBAs will likely have the best prospects. The healthcare administration field also has needs for insurance service managers, physician practice managers, and administrators for entire hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Additional Careers Opportunities For Healthcare Administration MBAs

An MBA in Healthcare Administration prepares you to take on a leadership position in a very wide range of clinical leadership and operational settings within a medical center or hospital. The benefits of healthcare administration is that it allows you to work under the umbrella of a broader category of job opportunities.

Healthcare provides many opportunities for the MBA where typical career paths for the MBA would require them to move between organizations. The Healthcare Administration MBA has multiple opportunities within one organization or one facility based on their skills. Here are some examples of possible career opportunities.

  • Administrative Support Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary, but administrative service managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep.
  • Clinical managers oversee a specific department, such as nursing, surgery, geriatrics, specialty care, or physical therapy, and have responsibilities based on that specialty. Clinical managers set and carry out policies, goals, and procedures for their departments; evaluate the quality of the staff’s work; and develop reports and budgets.
  • Insurance Underwriters decide whether to provide insurance and under what terms. They evaluate insurance applications and determine coverage amounts and premiums.
  • Group Practice Managers manage access, efficiency, productivity, missed opportunities, clinic practice management, pending appointments, and management of consults.
  • Healthcare Business Consultants utilize their background in healthcare administration and Masters in Business Administration knowledge to provide consultative services to small medical practices and large hospitals to promote efficiency and operational excellence. Many healthcare providers seek to optimize their practices and hospitals desire to better manage their costs.
  • Health information managers (HIMS) are responsible for the maintenance and security of all patient records and data. They must stay up to date with evolving information technology, current or proposed laws about health information systems, and trends in managing large amounts of complex data. Health information managers must ensure that databases are complete, accurate, and accessible only to authorized personnel.
  • Facility planners manage operations which tied to strategic planning and require close liaison with hospital leadership to lead studies and research and analysis of organizational trends.
  • Nursing home administrators manage staff, admissions, finances, care of the building facility and regulatory requirements, as well as care of the residents in nursing homes. All states require licensure for nursing home administrators and the licensing requirements vary by state.
  • Project managers for a number of facilities are sought as MBAs because of their financial strength and analytical background necessary for process improvement, quality improvement, hospital growth, and strategic planning.

What Skills Make a Successful Healthcare Administrator MBA?

SectorDescription
Analytical skillsAre a necessity to understand data, performance improvement and process operations.
Communication skillsAre utilized to effectively communicate information to employees for initiatives and other factors which affect the care they provide to patients.
Detail orientedHealthcare administrators are required to keep a pulse on hundreds of operational components, some complex others not as complex.
Interpersonal skillsAre a key requirement of healthcare administrators because the higher an individual moves within an organization the greater reliance they have on their interpersonal skills to achieve goals.
Leadership skillsAdministrators are required to have skill sets which aid them in aligning strategic goals with patient care and financial viability.
Technical skillsToday’s hospital administrators must be aware of changes in healthcare technology and data analytics.

What is an MBA in Healthcare Administration?

MBA Programs in Healthcare Administration combines the fields of business and healthcare administration. These concentrations will prepare you for a variety of careers within healthcare including CEOs, hospital administrators, project managers, or practice managers. Specialized courses such as clinical informatics, medical law, and medical terminology are combined with the traditional business courses of accounting, finance, marketing, and operations provide MBA in Healthcare Administration candidate’s cutting-edge knowledge and specialized skills for the ever changing healthcare landscape.

Health Care Administration graduates are prepared to secure positions in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, health insurance companies, government and public health agencies and social service agencies. Potential candidates align their personal interest with the conceptual, technical, and analytical competencies required to lead and manage within healthcare delivery systems.

Difference Between an MBA in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Here are the key differences between an MBA in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA):

Program Focus

  • MBA in Healthcare Administration: Provides a broad business education with a specialization in healthcare management. Covers general business topics like finance, accounting, and marketing, along with healthcare-specific concepts.
  • MHA: Offers a more specialized curriculum entirely focused on healthcare administration topics such as healthcare policy, healthcare finance, and healthcare operations.

Curriculum

MBA in Healthcare Administration:

  • Core business courses (finance, accounting, etc.)
  • Healthcare management electives
  • Leadership and general management focus

MHA:

  • In-depth study of healthcare administration principles and practices
  • Specialized courses in areas like healthcare law, healthcare informatics, and healthcare quality management
  • Focus on healthcare-specific management knowledge and skills

Career Outcomes and Versatility

  • MBA graduates often pursue executive-level positions within healthcare organizations or broader business roles in various industries. The degree offers more career flexibility and transferable business skills.
  • MHA graduates typically seek specialized healthcare administration roles such as hospital administrator, healthcare operations manager, or healthcare policy analyst. The degree provides deep expertise in healthcare management.

Student Profile

  • MBA programs often require several years of work experience and attract professionals from diverse backgrounds looking to transition into healthcare management.
  • MHA programs may accept students with less work experience but a stronger focus on healthcare. Many MHA students are clinicians looking to move into administrative roles.

What is a Typical Healthcare Administration MBA Curriculum?

The MBA in Healthcare Administration has a number of core classes similar to MBAs but also provides specialized medical courses. Working in the medical field requires a basic understanding of clinical terminology. Typical classes will include accounting, financial management, business ethics, human resources, marketing, international business, and quality management. The clinical focuses will include clinical information systems, medical ethics, healthcare policy, healthcare informatics, medical law, healthcare, economics, healthcare management, healthcare systems, and insurance.

  • Clinical information systems introduces the MBA to the basic concepts that are associated with electronic health records, including computerized physician order entry, clinical decision support, clinical reporting, electronic health record certification, meaningful use guidelines, and clinical reporting for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Medical ethics helps the MBA to understand medical ethics and boundaries within professional interactions in healthcare, including ethics, application and practice management. These include topics such as state medical board reporting, healthcare fraud, physician impairment, confidentiality, risk management, informed consent, conflict of interest, and sexual boundaries.
  • Healthcare policy helps the MBA to understand the dynamics between public and private health, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, healthcare policy and services, gerontology, long-term care services, public health, financial management and healthcare institutions, health literacy, epidemiology, biostatistics, and policy development.
  • Medical law includes study of legal considerations within healthcare to include mental health law, ethics, allocation of scarce resources, reproduction, organ donation, abortion, and assisted suicide.
  • Healthcare Economics study includes economic principles, economic analysis, health informatics, global health, and US healthcare systems to understand competition in the marketplace, healthcare system dynamics, and insurance management.
  • Healthcare Informatics provides the MBA information on electronic health records, healthcare software applications, care delivery systems, systems and analysis, feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, system validation, human factor design, database design, and regulatory requirements.
  • Healthcare management which are structured to provide the MBA with skills necessary to manage human resource development and staff relations, cultural competencies, supervisory skills, values-based decision-making, project management fundamentals for healthcare, and systems thinking.
  • Healthcare systems aid the MBA in understanding innovative technique application, use of multidisciplinary approaches, process design, business process reengineering, flow management, quality management, and quality improvement.
  • Insurance provides the background necessary for client management, account management, associated cost management, HIPAA Certification, individual health insurance, Medicare certification, and consumer directed healthcare.

Healthcare Administration Licensing Information

A license is not typically required for hospital administrators. Quite often there are requirements for minimum education degrees, such as Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree. Some facilities prefer certification designations such as American College of Health Care Administrators (FACHE) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIM).

All states do require licensure for nursing home administrators. The requirements vary by state. In most states, these administrators must have a bachelor’s degree, complete a state-approved training program, and pass a national licensing exam. Some states also require licensure for administrators in assisted-living facilities through Long Term Care Administrator Boards.

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