Elma A. | MHA # Online master’s healthcare degrees Online master’s healthcare degrees are graduate-level programs that develop knowledge in healthcare leadership, administration and public health. University of Phoenix offers three master’s healthcare degrees aligned with over 15 healthcare careers. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) **Elma A. | MHA** - [900+ healthcare master’s degrees awarded](#finderDividerFOS)    |     - [Affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/accreditation.html)    |     - [MHA program accredited by the CAHME](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-masters-degree.html) ## Facts at a glance - [900+ healthcare master’s degrees awarded](#finderDividerFOS) - [Affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/accreditation.html) - [MHA program accredited by the CAHME](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-masters-degree.html#courses) ## Find your online master’s healthcare degree ## FREE Healthcare Programs Guide Explore our healthcare degrees and certificates**—100% of our programs are aligned to career-relevant skills.** Request guide ## FREE Healthcare Programs Guide Explore our healthcare degrees and certificates - **100% of our programs are aligned to career-relevant skills.** ## You’re making moves! This guide is loaded with answers. Download it now or get it from your inbox. Questions? We’re just a call or click away. Get your free healthcare programs guide.  Please enter your first and last name. ## You’re making moves! This guide is loaded with answers. Download it now or get it from your inbox. Questions? We’re just a call or click away. 36-58 The number of credits required to complete a master’s healthcare degree with UOPX. 1 - 2.5 > years The time range to complete a master’s healthcare degree with UOPX. < 1 > year Complete your Competency-based Master of Health Administration in less than a year and under $11k. [See start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Watch our Master's Q&A Webinar University of Phoenix understands that life happens and that schedules are fluid. But no worries, because we recorded the Master’s Q&A Webinar so you can watch it when it fits your busy life. We encourage you to check it out and learn about important topics and commonly asked questions that many potential master’s students have.  [Watch webinar](https://goto.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1718305&tp_key=33fa9d1e76) ## Skills you’ll develop with core master’s healthcare degree courses --- ### MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION  - Health Administration - Business Management - Communications - Leadership - Professionalism - Strategic Planning [See the MHA](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-masters-degree.html) --- ### MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - COMPETENCY BASED - Health Administration - Business Management - Communications - Leadership - Professionalism - Strategic Planning [See the Competency-Based MHA](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-competency-based-masters.html) --- ### MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION/ MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DUAL DEGREE) - Health Administration - Business Management - Communications - Leadership - Professionalism - Strategic Planning [See the Master of Health Administration/MBA](/online-business-degrees/health-administration-mba-degree.html) --- ### MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE & PRIVACY - Create compliance and privacy practices for diverse healthcare organizations - Build skills needed for compliance and privacy roles within healthcare - Evaluate ethical issues concerning compliance and privacy practices in your industry - Use data to address the Triple Aim (cost/quality of care, health of populations, patient-centrism) [See MHA Compliance and Privacy](/online-healthcare-degrees/healthcare-compliance-privacy-masters-degree.html) --- ### MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH - Assess and advocate for the health needs of communities - Analyze data related to the health of a target community - Mobilize and engage community stakeholders - Plan, design, implement and evaluate community health programs [See Master of Public Health](/online-healthcare-degrees/public-health-masters-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Outlook for workers with a master's healthcare degree ### Master of Health Administration BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm) job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be **much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Health Manager - Practice Manager - [Health Information Management Director](/career-guides/healthcare/health-information-management-director.html) [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Health Administration in Health Care Compliance & Privacy BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be **much faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Health Information Management Director - Health Manager - Practice Administrator [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Health Administration - Competency Based BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH: **23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm) job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be **much faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Health Manager - Practice Manager - [Health Information Management Director](/career-guides/healthcare/health-information-management-director.html) [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Public Health BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for health educators and community health workers is projected to be**much** **faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Public Health Administrator - Public Health Program Manager - Health Education Specialist - Public Health Officer - Community Health Program Coordinator [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Master of Health Administration/ Master of Business Administration (Dual Degree) BLS CATEGORY: Medical and Health Services Managers JOB GROWTH: **23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm) job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be **much faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - [Health Information Management Director](/career-guides/healthcare/health-information-management-director.html) - Health Manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Master’s healthcare degree course requirements --- ### Master of Health Administration  You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills for a healthcare environment. These core courses include topics like: ethical marketing, informatics, leadership, policy and governance, and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-masters-degree.html#courses) --- ### Competency-based Master of Health Administration You’ll take**12**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills for a healthcare environment. These core courses include topics like: ethical marketing, informatics, leadership, policy and governance, and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-competency-based-masters.html#courses) --- ### Master of Health Administration/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree You’ll take**20**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills for a healthcare environment. These core courses include topics like: ethical marketing, entrepreneurship, informatics, leading change, policy and governance, strategic management and more. [See all courses](/online-business-degrees/health-administration-mba-degree.html#courses) --- ### Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Health Care Compliance & Privacy You’ll take**15**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills for a healthcare environment. These core courses include topics like: ethical marketing, compliance foundations and leadership, corrective action, policy and governance, and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/healthcare-compliance-privacy-masters-degree.html#courses) --- ### Master of Public Health You’ll take**9**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills for a healthcare environment. These core courses include topics like: community health leadership, communications and advocacy, environmental occupational health management, public health policy and more. [See all courses](/online-healthcare-degrees/public-health-masters-degree.html#courses) ## Add a certificate to your online master's healthcare degree Learn more about programs offered through the University of Phoenix College of Health Professions. × [Post Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Administration](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/health-administration-post-masters.html) [Graduate Healthcare Informatics Certificate](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/graduate-health-informatics.html) [Graduate Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Certificate](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/graduate-health-compliance-privacy.html) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid for those who qualify, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.  > Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) > Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) ## Student experience _“I received the gift of confidence, and the realization that my dream to get a degree in the healthcare management field was possible.”_ **—Keith Davies ** _BSHA, 2016_   Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your master’s healthcare degree program Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you'll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee — no obligation! - No SAT, GMAT or essay required [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Mark Johannsson, DHSc, MPH Dean, College of Health Professions [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-mark-johannsson.html) ### Heather Steiness, PhD, MPH Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, College of Health Professions [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-heather-steiness.html) ## Accreditation The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). For additional information, visit[cahme.org](https://cahme.org/)or call 301-298-1820.  Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)   PO Box 911   Spring House, PA 19477   ## FAQs about master's healthcare degree Expand AllCollapse All ### How long to obtain a master’s degree in healthcare? The program length for our traditional master’s programs ranges from 1 - 2.5 years. However, your time to completion will be impacted by other factors, including eligible transfer credits and any breaks in your studies at the University. With our competency-based Master of Health Administration degree, you can leverage relevant work experience and skills to earn your degree in less than a year. - **Master of Health Administration:**program length 17 months - **Competency based Master of Health Administration:**program length 12 months - **Master of Health Administration/ Master of Business Administration Dual Degree: program**length 2.5 years - **Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Health Care Compliance & Privacy:**program length 21 months - **Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics:**program length 20 months - **Master of Public Health:**program length 19 months   ### What’s the benefit of earning a master’s degree in healthcare? Having a master’s degree has become an increasingly important way to gain the knowledge and critical skills today's workers need to stay competitive in growing fields like healthcare. The US Bureau of Labor Statics projects that that job growth for medical and health services managers are[expected to grow faster than average](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)— that’s 28% between 2021 and 2031.* So if you’re looking to build knowledge and career-relevant skills, an online master’s degree in healthcare could help. *The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates. ### Can you get a credible master’s degree in healthcare online? Yes! University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://hlcommission.org/)) since 1978. Additionally, our Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is programmatically accredited by the[Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).](https://cahme.org/) ### Can I get a certificate after I obtain a master’s degree in healthcare? Yes, you can choose from these graduate healthcare certificate options: ** ** 1.    [Post Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Administration](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/health-administration-post-masters.html) 2.    [Graduate Healthcare Informatics Certificate](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/graduate-health-informatics.html) 3.    [Graduate Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Certificate](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-healthcare-certificates/graduate-health-compliance-privacy.html)   ### Can transfer credits be used for a master’s degree in healthcare? 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