How to Earn a Graduate Degree in Health Administration
A Master's degree in Health Administration allows you to play a vital role in planning healthcare services and managing the institutions that provide them. Earn this degree to take advantage of the many challenging and rewarding career opportunities that will open up to you.
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Things You'll Need
- Transcripts
- GRE test scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Fellowship or loan
Instructions
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Get an overview of the Master's degree study options in Health Administration at the GradSchools website. Use the site's program selection tools to identify graduate programs and concentrations in this field by geographic area and online. GradSchools also lists programs outside the United States.
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Visit GradPortal for advice on preparation for graduate school. Find a peer mentor to answer your questions about your chosen master's degree field. Get help with the application process.
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Request application forms and financial support information from five schools. Review the materials in the application packet and narrow your possibilities down to three schools.
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Register at Educational Testing Service to take the Graduate Record Exam. Unless otherwise stated, most universities require scores from this exam as part of the application for admission to this program. ETS provides free GRE exam preparation materials and study guide downloads on their main website. Purchase a personal copy at major bookstores or check your local library.
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Complete the application and the admissions process for the fall semester by early December of the current year. Order all your transcripts as soon as you have selected the schools. Most graduate programs application deadlines fall between December and January. Many colleges close for the holidays at this time.
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Finish the courses. Estimate a minimum of two to three years for all courses and other requirements.
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Tips & Warnings
This degree is alternately called Hospital or Healthcare Administration.
The Health Administration Master's and the Master of Public Health are similar degrees with different career paths. Some graduate schools offer both degrees, while others only offer the MPH.
