Do you want to become a leader in the U.S. economy’s fastest-growing industry? If so, a master’s degree in healthcare administration is a great way to open the door to rewarding and well-paying job opportunities. Hospitals, nursing facilities, group medical practices, and other providers are seeking managers that can drive innovation and meet a growing demand for quality services.
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. provides students with the professional knowledge and management skills necessary to be effective and socially responsible leaders in regional, national, and global health systems. We ensure our students understand healthcare delivery systems, factors that influence the healthcare environment, management and research skills, and professional competencies that are crucial to the industry.
Program Highlights
You can complete the program in as few as 15 months of study.
Our 37-credit program is offered completely online.
We’re AACSB-accredited, ensuring your degree is recognized by the benchmark of quality business education worldwide.
What can you do with a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, administration is one of the top 10 fastest growing jobs in the healthcare industry, and employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Healthcare administration is also one of the top 10 highest paying in the field—medical and health services managers earned a median annual salary of $104,830 in 2022.
As the average age of the U.S. population increases, so does the need for qualified and experienced managers to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare processes. As a graduate, you’ll have access to a variety of industries and work almost anywhere in the world.
Common Employers of MHA Graduates
Ambulatory Health Facilities
Assisted Living Facilities
Consulting Firms
Emergency Medical Services Facilities
Government Agencies
Health Care Clinics
Health Insurance Organizations
Healthcare Associations
Home Health Care Facilities
Hospice
Hospitals
Mental Health Organizations
Nursing Homes
Pharmaceutical Companies
Physician Practices
Public Health Agencies
Rehabilitations Centers
Skilled Nursing Faculties
University and Research Institutions
What makes the King’s Healthcare Administration Program Different?
Learn at your own pace: our program provides flexibility to take courses at your own speed. Progress quickly or take one class at a time—whichever best fits your schedule. With no rigid prerequisites or required course sequences, you’re in control of pacing your journey towards earning your MHA.
100% online: access coursework anytime, anywhere, so you can better balance school, work, and personal commitments. You’ll engage with classmates and faculty through interactive discussions, collaborative projects, and real-world case studies, developing effective communication skills and building your professional network.
Learn from healthcare leaders: our faculty aren’t just educators, they’re experienced healthcare executives, consultants, and industry professionals. Our faculty have navigated the same challenges you’ll face in your career, gaining real-world insights that go beyond learning from textbooks.
A focus on practical knowledge: our courses go beyond theory. With a hands-on, project-based approach, you’ll sharpen your business analysis and problem-solving skills while tackling real healthcare challenges. Our graduates are ready to make data-driven decisions and lead with confidence.
Industry-respected accreditation: earn a degree that opens doors. Our AACSB accreditation ensures a top-tier education that meets the highest industry standards, giving you the professional healthcare knowledge and business acumen needed to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Cost-effective: our tuition model ensures you receive a career-boosting education with a strong return on investment. Plus, if you’re a King’s College alum, you’ll receive a 10% tuition discount.
Application Requirements
Prospective students must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Because our program structure accommodates both recent college graduates and working professionals, we take multiple factors beyond grades into consideration, including the applicant's interests, aptitude, and potential to succeed in the program.
One letter of recommendation from a professor, supervisor, and/or a professional colleague. A second may be required if additional information is needed to make an admission decision.
Resume
An official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, showing completion of a baccalaureate degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and graduate courses for transfer consideration (if any)
Official Transcript Requirement
To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution or an approved transcript service to the Office of Graduate Admission. Transcripts may be submitted in one of the following ways:
Electronically: sent directly from the institution or transcript service to gradprograms@kings.edu
By mail, sent directly from the institution to:
King’s College Office of Graduate Admission 133 N. River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
We have a rolling admissions process. You will receive an admission decision within five business days after all your admission documents are received.
If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission at gradprograms@kings.edu or (570) 208-8519.
Related Programs
Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health Doctor of Health Science
Graduates of the King’s College Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program can continue their education and earn a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) in Population Health Management from the Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health (JCPH).
JCPH provides priority admission, with a tuition discount, of two seats each academic year to King’s College students who complete the MHA program with a GPA of 3.3 or better, have at least five years of relevant work experience, and meet the JCPH admission requirements.
Unlike a Ph.D., where the focus is on research, a DHSc focuses on practical applications, providing students with the knowledge to further their role as healthcare leaders. The DHSc is a 52-credit online, small cohort-based program. It connects students with world-class faculty and leaders in population health and healthcare leadership to take a deeper dive into the roles of administrators, leaders, and clinicians in addressing the complex health needs of our communities.
Students begin the cohort in the fall semester and complete the program in the summer of the third year. The program also includes two in-person residencies each year.
Population Health Management Professional Certification
With the evolution of healthcare reimbursement from volume- to value-based, population health management has emerged as an important strategy for healthcare providers and payers. Positioning healthcare professionals to be leaders in population health is the first step toward ensuring payers and providers can address the complex health needs of our patients and communities in a meaningful way that positively impacts health.
Our fully online 15-credit Population Health Management certificate is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge of population health management and practical opportunities to create social change to improve health within and across populations. Read our Population Health flatsheet here.
Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals is designed to provide healthcare professionals with business-centered and foundational knowledge and skills necessary to help make a difference and impact the future of healthcare. This certificate program is delivered completely online and designed for working professionals. Students who complete a graduate certificate can transfer 12 credits towards earning a 37-credit M.S. in Healthcare Administration at King's.