Health Administration Degrees in Wisconsin

Click to search for online health administration programs that are currently taking applications for 2024.

A newly published report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ranks Wisconsin as the fourth best state in healthcare quality (source).

Last year, they ranked first, and this drop is attributed to nursing home falls and an increase in the incidence of hospital admission for children with asthma. However, despite this drop in the rankings, Wisconsin remains as one of the top healthcare providers.

This reflects the outstanding relationship that administrators, providers, families, and patients have with each other, and the ability of the state to reach public health goals on a consistent basis. Moreover, many students across the state are taking health-related courses to continue making Wisconsin home to one of the best healthcare systems.

And just like most states, administrators are the backbone of a viable healthcare system. IF you want to be part of this specific workforce, then entering into an MHA program might be the next step for you.

Common Master's in Health Care Administration Degree Concepts

Below are potential courses that you may encounter in the healthcare administration program you enroll in.

What Can a Health Administrator Do In Wisconsin?

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), there are about 7,380 medical and health services managers, or in other words 2.61 medical and health services managers per 1000 people, employed in the state of Wisconsin.

The annual median wage for these managers is $93,510. Nationwide, employment of medical
and health services managers is projected to grow by 20% from 2016 to 2026.

Online (and Onsite) MHA Programs in Wisconsin

We wanted to pull some example MHA programs available in the state of Wisconsin and highlight some of the major differences between each one. Highlighting things like the cost and core concepts will help in the decision making process.

University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee

The university boasts a world-class education, with its 27,500 students from across the world taking on 194 degree programs. Under it's Department of Health Informatics and Administration, you can take courses to reach an MHA degree.

The base tuition at this university is $1,308.81 per credit hour for residents.

And $2,123.62 per credit hour for non-residents. Please check with this university's website to confirm any extra program fees.

Its MHA program provides training in theory and allows for applying theory to practice with its required internship and capstone courses (source). The course enables students to understand health organizations in a variety of contexts.

Healthcare Administration Jobs in Wisconsin

The following lists job announcements pertinent to this degree program and their descriptions. The intent is to provide you with insight on the education requirements, what skills are needed, and what to expect from a career in health administration.

Rogers Memorial Hospital, Director of Managed Care

This position prefers a Master Degree in Healthcare Administration and a few years of experience in managed healthcare performance. This employer looks for someone with working knowledge of Managed Care and plan types, strong writing and presentation skills, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of working with unions.

The manager is responsible for overseeing managed care contracts, providing internal and external consultation pertaining to Managed Care, developing data collection systems, evaluating performance, and developing joint marketing strategies.

Monroe Clinic, Director of Emergency Services, Urgent Care and Fast Care

This position prefers an MHA degree and at least five years experience in an acute care setting. This position looks for a candidate with strong knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, policy, quality and performance improvement. The candidate needs to have strong management skills.

The director is responsible for delivering patient care in urgent care, fast care, and emergency services. He/she is also responsible for team performance and quality patient experience. The candidate in this role will also have to develop and facilitate relationships with medical service providers and other stakeholders.

Click to search for online health administration programs that are currently taking applications.

List of Programs

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School	Program	Admissions
Southern New Hampshire University	Online BS in Healthcare Administration 100% online, at your pace. Courses May Include: Healthcare Strategic Management and Policy, Healthcare Quality Management, Healthcare Reimbursement, and Ethical and Legal Considerations of Healthcare.	Website
Southern New Hampshire University	Online MS in Healthcare Administration Designed to be completed as fast as 15 months. Courses May Include: Healthcare Quality and Improvement, Healthcare Informatics, Biostatistics, Health Policy and Law, Strategic HR Management, and Healthcare Finance.	Website
Concordia University - Saint Paul	Online Bachelor's in Health Care Administration Develop knowledge in economics, information systems, and regulations to communicate effectively with teams within health and business careers.	Website
Walden University	Online BS in Public Health - Healthcare Management Develop critical management skills and prepare to assume decision-making roles on results-driven healthcare teams. Prepare for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.	Website
Aurora University	Online BS in Healthcare Administration Finish in 2 to 4 Years. Curriculum aligns with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).	Website
Boston College	Online Master of Healthcare Administration Finish in 24 months or less, designed for working professionals.	Website
Auburn University at Montgomery	Online Master of Healthcare Administration 100% online, 2 year duration.	Website
George Washington University	Online Master of Health Administration Earn an MHA in 24 Months With GW’s Online Program. No GMAT/GRE Required.	Website
Maryville University	Master of Health Administration Earn your Master of Health Administration (MHA) online from Maryville University in as few as two years. Prepare for leadership positions across a variety of healthcare settings.	Website

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CAHME Accredited Wisconsin Health Administration Degrees



CAHME (Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) is the top accrediting board for health admin and management programs. Below, you will find a list of all of the CAHME accredited healthcare programs in Wisconsin. Keep scrolling or jump to all programs for all programs.

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List of Wisconsin Healthcare Administration Programs

Concordia University-Wisconsin

MBA IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

MBA-Helath Care Administration program at Concordia University is an online program that is designed within a historical and practical perspective. The program helps students realize their academic, professional, and spiritual potential.

Mequon

Concordia University-Wisconsin

MBA IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

MBA-Helath Care Administration program at Concordia University is an online program that is designed within a historical and practical perspective. The program helps students realize their academic, professional, and spiritual potential.

Mequon

Medical College of Wisconsin

Master of Science in Medical Informatics

Milwaukee

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Medical Informatics (MSMI), M.S.

The M.S. Medical Informatics (MSMI) Program is jointly offered by MSOE and MCW. The program emhpasizes on the applied aspect of using informatics in the health care setting, which differentiates this program from other programs that focus on theory.

Milwaukee