Careers: Master of Health Administration (Executive) - MHA

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12.04.2025

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01.12.2026

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Career Outlook

A Master of Health Administration degree can open the door to numerous jobs for management and leadership roles in health care settings. Jobs in health administration provide professional satisfaction along with financial security.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for health administrators in 2023 was $110,685 annually.

What can you do with an executive master’s in health administration?

An Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) degree opens the doors to a variety of jobs and leadership roles. These jobs include, but are not limited to:

Hospital Administrator: Senior-level staff that oversee the management and quality of health care facilities.
Health Policy Advocates: Health policy experts advise and write policy, work with politicians, and advocate for health care policy reform.
Clinical Lead: Clinical leads can be nurses, doctors, or other clinical staff who coordinate and oversee a clinic or clinical team members to ensure effective delivery or patient care.
Pharmaceutical Administrator: Senior-level staff that oversee the operation and quality of pharmaceutical companies.
Director of Finance: Senior-level staff who provide financial leadership for health care facilities.
Operations Manager: Health care staff who provide management in controlling costs and improving quality of service provided to patients.

Program Outcomes

The post-graduation employment rate was 89% for the 2023-2024 academic year. The following data reflects career outcomes for the graduates who completed the program between Fall 2021- Summer 2024.