Study on Your Schedule
Because we understand personal goals and life circumstances vary, we offer a range of timelines to MHA degree completion.
Online Advanced Administration Degrees
Earn your MHA degree with 100% online study including mobile-friendly content and access to LinkedIn Learning
Multiple starts per year with accelerated and working professional program paces available
Comprehensive Career Services support after graduation
Competitive tuition with financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify
Health administrators are key partners in keeping healthcare efficient and active, and imperative to sustaining healthcare infrastructure and communication. At WCU, our online MHA program has been designed to provide the fundamental knowledge required of supervisors and managers in the healthcare industry, including planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the delivery of healthcare services and products.
Our specialized tracks allow you to focus your education on your particular goals and interests. Explore our available MHA tracks:
Develop the skills to position yourself as both a leader and health administrator with expertise in the latest organizational tools and tech.
This critical role in health administration is key in facilitating operations, preparedness, leadership and informational support.
Learn the skills to serve as a leader and expert in public health — a field that is more important now than ever.
Because we understand personal goals and life circumstances vary, we offer a range of timelines to MHA degree completion.
Accelerated Pace (12 Months)
This is a program for students eager to complete their MHA degree with speed. Online study is designed with consideration to location and schedule, and to create flexibility for students excited to complete a degree and begin the next phase of their careers.
Working Professional Pace (24 Months)
Our syllabus is also tailored to consider more complicated schedules, so we designed a course of study to accommodate working students, parents, and caretakers.
Preview your course of study by degree. MHA degree curricula are curated by specialty. The number of months your degree will take (depending on whether you choose an accelerated or working professional pace) will vary as well. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect going into the online MHA program.
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
New academic sessions begin, on average, and depending on programs, every eight weeks, and typically lasts about six trimesters on the accelerated schedule. You can access an up-to-date start-to-completion schedule by degree.
Total program cost varies between accelerated and working professional program paces. Either way, if tuition is an obstacle, WCU financial aid and/or scholarship options might be available to help you move forward. Adjusted tuition is also available to active and former military members. To see tuition breakdowns and estimated supply costs, Click Here to learn more.
To apply for financial aid assistance, we recommend applying alongside your admissions application in order for your consideration to be processed on your intended timeline. Learn More.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online MHA program students and graduates.
Our focused Master of Health Administration online program helps provide the education you need to take the next step in your career, opening the door to a range of managerial opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers can work in a variety of settings, including:
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
WCU considers credit transfers for the MHA program. You can work directly with your advisor to see which credits may be applied to your new degree and to get more information on the transfer credit process.
All our online programs have been designed to give you the flexibility you need to earn your degree. While due dates and assignments help keep you on track, you will be able to watch lectures and complete coursework when and where it’s convenient for you. You choose whether to study in the mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Among the scholarships offered are the Alumni Pathway Grant (covers up to 20% of tuition), the WCU Health Services Grant (covers up to 10% of tuition), and the WCU Performance Scholarship (covers up to 15% of tuition).
For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit our scholarships and grants page on our online catalog.
A Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree helps graduates develop the skills for overseeing healthcare organization operations while supporting healthcare workers optimize the delivery of healthcare services.
With WCU, you can earn your MHA degree 100% online through our flexible online Master of Health Administration program.
WCU's online MHA programs offer two program paces. Our Accelerated MHA program pace allows you to earn your MHA degree in as little as 12 months. The flexible Working Professional pace lets you take fewer online MHA classes per semester and can be completed in as little as 24 months.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32% from 2020 to 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
The main difference between a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree and a Master in Public Health (MPH) degree is that through an MHA program, students learn effective healthcare management skills. Whereas, in an MPH program, students learn about the social context of health such as social determinants and inequities in healthcare.
Pursuing your degree is a big choice. Fill out our form and one of our admissions advisors will contact you to answer any question you may have!
WCU Distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.