Online Healthcare Administration Degrees
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All degrees under $20,000
Finish in as little as 13 months*
100% Online Courses
Lead Lasting Change in Healthcare. Starting with a CLU Master’s Degree.
Effective healthcare leaders know that addressing the administrative aspects of the industry also means prioritizing the well-being of people — including patients and vital healthcare workers. At Claremont Lincoln University, we prepare you with the skills to grow into the future-ready, compassionate healthcare professional you’re on track to become.
CLU offers two online master’s degrees to help further your career in healthcare administration — both designed to be completed in as little as 13 months.* You may choose to focus on advanced topics in healthcare administration with the online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or develop leadership strategies geared specifically to the healthcare industry with the online MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration.
Are you ready to lead lasting change in healthcare? Join us in forging a brighter future for the world we share through ethical thinking, equitable decision-making, and sustainable practices.
Online Healthcare Programs at CLU
Online by Design
Driven by the philanthropic ideologies of its namesake founders, Joan and David Lincoln, Claremont Lincoln University’s suite of online degrees develops compassionate and ethical leaders dedicated to improving the lives of those around them. CLU is founded on the belief that education should be accessible for every student, honoring the unique experiences and perspectives that nontraditional learners bring to the table. By helping students embrace their differences, CLU empowers them to make a meaningful difference in the world we share.
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Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Designed for current and future leaders in healthcare, the MHA program empowers working adults to lead positive change in organizations, maintain ethical governance, and effectively manage healthcare departments. You’ll learn foundational models and theories of leadership to solve complex healthcare administrative issues, including administrative challenges, finance functions, and quality improvement.
Why does the healthcare industry need CLU graduates?
Healthcare in the United States is a business. There’s no denying that fact, but that doesn’t mean the industry has to put profit over people. Now more than ever, healthcare organizations seek new means of patient care that place positive patient outcomes first — and they’re finding that healthy patients result in healthier operations. Let's look at some stats that show why an MHA or MAOL from Claremont Lincoln is right for you.
| Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
| Master’s Degree | $550 |
| Graduate Certificate | $550 |
| Program Type | Per Credit Hour Tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $250 |
| Master’s Degree | $550 |
| Graduate Certificate | $550 |
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a staggering 28% growth in health services manager jobs by 2032, with 144,700 jobs expected to be available.*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**According to the Journal of Healthcare Management
***According to the British Medical Journal
****According to Medical Hypotheses
Become an Ethically Minded Healthcare Leader
Our affordable online healthcare administration programs are bolstered by the Claremont Core — our proprietary leadership framework that emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change — helping you develop actionable leadership skills that lead to positive impacts in your healthcare system and in the lives of patients. We integrate the Claremont Core throughout our healthcare programs, culminating in a capstone course where you’ll apply the knowledge you learn to strategize and implement real change in a professional setting.
Explore Your Career Possibilities in Healthcare Administration
Hospital Chief Executive Officer
Median Annual Salary: $158,900
Healthcare Program Director
Median Annual Salary: $100,700
Hospital Administrator
Median Annual Salary: $92,100
Practice Administrator
Median Annual Salary: $78,000
Medical and Health Services Manager
Median Annual Salary: $74,000
Curriculum Snapshot: Online MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration
Curriculum Snapshot:
The MA in Organizational Leadership with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration allows you to update or augment your healthcare leadership skills by focusing on current policy updates to organizational management and ethical leadership in a changing healthcare environment. You’ll leave the program with the ability to synthesize leadership theories and principles, conduct personal and organizational analysis, and develop behavioral change strategies in healthcare.
Take a look at some course titles included in the MAOL curriculum:
Challenges in Health Service Delivery
Leadership in Action
Project Management
Curriculum Snapshot: Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Curriculum Snapshot:
The MHA prepares you to lead positive change in healthcare organizations by strengthening your knowledge and skills to lead in team-based, diverse, and innovative healthcare settings. You’ll develop your individual leadership style, gain valuable relational skills to build dialogue and collaboration, and learn how to plan and implement solutions to complex healthcare administrative issues.
Take a look at some course titles included in the MHA curriculum:
Quality Management in Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare Policy and Constituents
Healthcare Informatics and Innovation
“Working full-time and going to school full-time is a lot of work. After a stressful day, the regular feedback from my peers and professors reaffirmed and motivated me to achieve my goal.”
- BESSIE CELONY | MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION (MHA) GRADUATE
Why Choose CLU?
Access to cutting-edge research through the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Education of the moment, with degrees designed by scholar practitioners
Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission
The next class start date is approaching. Don’t wait to apply!
Every degree at CLU is designed exclusively as an online experience, using cutting-edge education technology to create interactive, immersive programs that are tailored to a virtual learning environment.
What You Need for Admission
Please review the below requirements for admission to online master’s degrees at CLU:
- A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Submission of university transcripts
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (provisional acceptance may be granted for those under the minimum GPA)
- Current resume or CV
The 2017 study “Compassionomics” highlights compassionate care as one of the top cost-avoidance strategies in healthcare, leading to higher job satisfaction for providers and better outcomes from patients.****
A 2020 paper published in the British Medical Journal found that building systems of compassionate care starts with compassion at the top and benefits both providers and patients.***
A 2019 study by the Journal of Healthcare Management suggested that compassionate administrators have a positive impact on staff — reducing burnout, improving job satisfaction, and creating more consistency in patient care.**
MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration
This leadership-focused master’s degree will help you develop interpersonal competencies, as well as critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills tailored strictly to healthcare. You’ll focus on the practical application of knowledge as it relates to today’s top issues and challenges in the healthcare industry, such as health service delivery and quality management in patient care.
Online healthcare administration degrees at CLU prepare you with the advanced skills and competencies you need to rise in the ranks of your healthcare system. Whether you enroll in the online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or the online MA in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration, you’ll be poised to advance as a forward-thinking and compassionate healthcare professional.
Take a look at some potential roles you can pursue once you’ve earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration:*
*Salary info based on data compiled by Payscale