Explore the Best Online MHA Programs in New Jersey

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall’s Master of Healthcare Administration is CAHME-accredited and is one of the most well-respected programs in the state. The online degree delivers coursework online with three in-person, three-day intensive residencies for networking and team-based coursework throughout the program. Full-time students can usually earn their degree in about 21 months.

At the end of the program, students have five options for a capstone experience tailored to their interests and future career goals. For additional hands-on learning and skills application, the university maintains partnerships with the local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the New Jersey Hospital Association.

Notably, Seton Hall doesn’t require any prior healthcare experience to apply, which makes it a good option for those interested in earning their MHA directly out of their undergraduate program.

Duration: 21 months, full-time

Mode: Online coursework with three in-person intensives

Cost: $1,530 per credit hour

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume

Rutgers University – New Brunswick

The Master of Health Administration at Rutgers University’s New Brunswick branch is welcoming to both working professionals and recent undergrads. Its 45-credit curriculum is CAHME-accredited and self-paced. Students can complete evening classes online throughout the week on a full-time, part-time, or self-paced schedule.

Coursework blends MBA-style training in economics, law, and leadership with a healthcare-specific focus and real-world practicum presentations. An experiential practicum is required at the end of the program, as well as the choice of six credits of approved electives.

Notably, Rutgers offers two admissions cycles, so students can start the program in either fall or spring, and applications are processed on a rolling basis.

Duration: 45 credit hours (full-time, part-time, or self-paced)

Mode: Fully online

Cost: $929 per credit hour (NJ residents); $1,587 per credit hour (non-NJ residents)

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 3.25 GPA
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume
• Current employment in the healthcare field is highly recommended

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)

FDU’s Master of Healthcare Administration is rooted in the university’s long history with New Jersey’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The degree can be completed online via either live Zoom classes or asynchronously. While the FDU program isn’t CAHME-accredited, the university is a member of AUPHA, a respected healthcare management association.

The program consists of between 36 to 39 credits, with the higher end reserved for students who don’t yet have professional healthcare experience and need to complete an additional healthcare internship course. Additionally, students can choose to specialize in finance, public policy, or human resource leadership through a variety of electives.

Duration: 16 to 24 months for full-time students

Mode: Fully online either in live classes or asynchronous

Cost: $802 per credit hour

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Personal statement and resume