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Master of Health Administration Careers

Advance Your Career and Improve Patient Care

Clinical and Non-Clinical Focus

Practical Coursework

The health care industry is evolving and expanding at a rapid pace, and leaders with the skills and training to help transform this dynamic field are in high demand. Sacred Heart University’s MHA program puts graduates on track to make a positive impact in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

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Take Your Career to the Next Level

Hospital Administrator $96,960 per year1

Health Services Manager $117,960 per year2

Hospital CEO $194,360 per year3

Health Administration Roles in High Demand

Health care employment is projected to grow faster than other occupations from 2024 to 2034,4 so the need for trained experts is considerably high. An MHA will prepare graduates with the skills necessary to pursue career advancement in the complex and ever-evolving field of health care.

  • The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $117,960 in May 2024.2
  • Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034.2

“Because of the skill sets that I gained … I was promoted to practice manager overseeing a multi-specialty with over seven to 10 multi-specialties within the organization. I would definitely say that this is an experience not only for you to enhance your skills, but also to grow into the next step in your profession.”

–Nancy T. – MHA Graduate

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s MHA program will be prepared to pursue roles in a variety of health care settings, both clinical and non-clinical.

In this program, students will also:

  • Benefit from interdisciplinary coursework that focuses on improving health care delivery, health systems and policy and their intersection with economics, law, ethics and leadership
  • Learn to be an effective, visionary leader able to respond to and serve within your greater community
  • Acquire broad and relevant exposure to topics essential to managing the complex and ever-evolving health care industry
  • Gain practical real-world experiences collaborating with faculty who are professional clinical and administrative leaders in their field
  • Be prepared to communicate respectfully and with empathy, and to create and lead organizations bound by ethics and values
  • Analyze case studies utilizing real-life cases, relevant projects, lively discussion and interactive learning forums

Guidance Beyond Graduation

More than 98% of Sacred Heart alumni are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within a year of graduation.

Our Center for Career & Professional Development provides support to help you find your next opportunity and continue to grow outside of class.

Handshake Access

Tap into our online recruiting system exclusively for Sacred Heart students, featuring job opportunities from 10,000+ employers.

Career Coaching

Work one-on-one with a Sacred Heart career counselor to define your professional goals, practice for upcoming job interviews and more.

Extensive Network

Meet potential employers and connect with a network of 35,000+ Sacred Heart alumni in person and on LinkedIn.

Résumé Workshops

Get your résumé, cover letter and LinkedIn profile critiqued by peers and career-development experts to stand out from your competition.

Sources

  1. “Average Hospital Administrator Salary.” payscale.com. Retrieved on Sept. 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  2. “Medical and Health Services Managers” bls.gov. Retrieved on Sept. 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. “Top Executives” bls.gov. Retrieved on Sept. 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Healthcare Occupations.” bls.gov. Retrieved on Sept. 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.