28% JOB GROWTH PROJECTION
$110,680 MEDIAN SALARY PER YEAR*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report
Gain the expertise and leadership skills to drive meaningful change and make an impact in healthcare administration.
Our 39-credit program offers personalized flexibility with fulltime, part-time, and hybrid options, allowing you to customize your learning path and balance your coursework with your professional and personal commitments. Whether you’re working full-time or managing other priorities, you can proceed at your own pace while still achieving your career goals.
You’ll gain hands-on, practical experience through a 240-hour internship at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. These partnerships provide valuable, real-world exposure where you’ll apply what you’ve learned directly in healthcare settings, building your skills and confidence in the field.
COST & AFFORDABILITY
Graduate tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $715 per credit. Scholarships and early entry options are available for especially qualified students. If you are a Valpo undergraduate alumni of the last three years, you may qualify for the Back2Beacon Graduate Scholarship.
Our experienced faculty bring years of industry expertise, teaching you how to enhance patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, and navigate healthcare policies with cultural sensitivity. With their guidance, you’ll develop the leadership skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s complex healthcare landscape.
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*International students are required to take GRD 500 Graduate Academic Success in their first semester of enrollment.
Take the next step toward your bright future by visiting valpo.edu/mhca or by scanning the QR code.
“ The MHCA program offers advanced courses that integrate aspects of both business and health, so we as future healthcare professionals are fully prepared and equipped to meet the challenges that we will face in the workforce. Additionally, the professors offer a wide array of experiences and knowledge that provides a diverse perspective into the future roles in our careers.”
BELLA RAVOTTO ’22, ’23 MHCA
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
GRADUATE PROGRAM: MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
Two letters of recommendation
A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are apply for at Valpo
Supplemental application form that includes writing prompt
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad. Valparaiso University admits students of any