Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Offered By: Department of Health Policy and Management
Onsite | Full-Time | 2 years
About the Master of Health Administration Program
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) program is uniquely designed for future health care executives early in their careers. The accelerated curriculum includes one year of full-time academic coursework followed by a full-time, 11-month compensated administrative residency in one of many Hopkins affiliate or partner institutions across the country. MHA graduates leave the program with high-level, hands-on experience, a professional network, and the analytical, technical, and management skills required to lead in hospitals and health systems, the health insurance industry, and consulting firms. |
Master of Health Administration Program Highlights
TOP 10
health administration programs in the country (#7) as ranked by peers in U.S. News and World Report.
11
month paid, full-time administrative residency working with senior leaders and developing the skills to thrive as executives.
100%
graduation rate with 97% of graduates employed within three months.
$96K
average starting salary for MHA program graduates.
CAHME Accredited
Our MHA program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. This accreditation assures you are receiving the highest quality educational experience and preparation for the future.
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Health Administration?
According to the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the growth in healthcare employment, especially medical and health services managers, is expected to increase by 20% between 2016 and 2026. Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.
MHA graduates pursue career paths in many different settings including:
- Hospitals/Health Systems
- Consulting firms
- Insurance
- Non-profit organizations
- Physician practice management
- Government
Possible job titles after residency include:
- Administrator
- Manager
- Consultant
- Assistant Director
- Analyst
- Project Manager
- Practice Manager
Curriculum for the Master of Health Administration
Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.
Admissions Requirements
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:
Prior Coursework
Prior to matriculation, an undergraduate-level microeconomics course
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Administrative Residency Requirement
The full-time residential program has a required administrative residency component during the second year of the program. The program has partnerships with local and national organizations providing the full-time paid residency positions, many exclusive to JHU students. However, because many of the residency sites have rules prohibiting placement of non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents, the program cannot guarantee placement of international students and thus the ability to successfully complete the degree program requirements for graduation. Therefore, non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. permanent residents should carefully consider these possibilities before applying to or accepting an offer of admission from the full-time residential program.
Standardized Test Scores
Standardized test scores are not required and not reviewed for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.
Program Faculty Spotlights
Mark Bittle, DrPH ’06, MBA, FACHE, focuses on the organizational and management factors that influence physician alignment and managing change in complex organizations.
Conan Dickson, PhD ’04, MPH, leverages his experience in health system management to enhance education in health care strategy, finance, and quantitative tools.
David Chin, MD, MBA focuses on transforming health systems and academic medical centers for success under value-based health care models.
Karen Charron, MPH ‘91, is an experienced course instructor and graduate cohort director who teaches and mentors students in the Master of Health Administration program.
Tuition and Funding
The Master’s Tuition Scholarship is available to students in good academic standing in the two-year, full-time residential master’s program. The MTS is a 75% reduction in tuition for year two of an eight-term program. Students have the option of distributing the scholarship entirely in their second year of study or receive a 25% reduction in tuition their first year and 50% in their second year.
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Keasha Wormley
kwormley@jhu.edu