Master's Degree in Health Administration

Who is this program for?

A master’s program in health administration is ideal for individuals interested in leading healthcare organizations and improving the delivery of health services. Graduates often pursue careers as healthcare managers, hospital administrators, or public health directors, specializing in areas such as healthcare policy, strategic planning, and healthcare systems management.

Program Overview

The Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) program prepares students to lead and manage in today’s complex and rapidly evolving healthcare systems. Through a curriculum that blends healthcare policy, finance, operations, and leadership, students gain the skills needed to improve healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and drive organizational success. With opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development, graduates are equipped to take on leadership roles in hospitals, public health agencies, healthcare consulting, and other healthcare organizations.

Our Accreditation

CEPH

Our College of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent, U.S. Department of Education–recognized agency that ensures our programs meet rigorous standards for excellence in public health education. This CEPH accreditation guarantees students receive a high-quality, competency-based education and enhances eligibility for employment and funding opportunities in public health practice and research.

Offered by the College of Public Health
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MHA
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Tuition / Credit Hour
Resident $825.50
Non-Resident $2,060.50

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Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

"I solely credit the MHA program at the University of Kentucky for helping launch my career in the healthcare field. The fast-paced two-year program provided ample opportunities for networking, career development and internships, while remaining flexible to support students with full-time jobs. I felt challenged, supported and encouraged throughout my time at Kentucky from faculty, alumni, mentors and fellow classmates. My experience at UK was outstanding and has afforded me the opportunity to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country. I would encourage any prospective students who aspire to a leadership role in the healthcare industry to seriously consider University of Kentucky's MHA program."

Brandi Moore

Operations Administrator, Mayo Clinic

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For residents of the states listed below, this program qualifies you to receive the University of Kentucky's in-state tuition rate through the Academic Common Marketplace.

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Things to do on this form:
Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
And the same for "Online"

Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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