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MHA-MBA Dual Public Health Degree
As one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy, healthcare has become more complex both medically and administratively. The combination of general business skills and specific health administration knowledge in the MHA-MBA dual degree prepares you to help organizations successfully manage the business side of healthcare. According to May 2025 BLS OEWS data,
medical and health services managers earn a national median salary of $123,860 (May 2025 BLS OEWS), and the BLS projects 23% job growth for this occupation from 2024 to 2034, adding over 140,000 new jobs — making it one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying occupations accessible to dual degree graduates.
Courses within this dual program, such as Health Economics, Marketing, Executive Leadership, and Strategic Management, will allow you to become skilled in the management of health care processes, quality improvement, finances, and analytics. This dual degree will provide both professional and leadership development, as well as functional management skills, which should prepare MHA-MBA graduates to assume fast-track leadership positions in a variety of healthcare organizations.
Potential careers you may pursue with the MBA-MHA Dual Degree include:
- Healthcare CEO/COO
- Executive director
- Department/division manager
- Healthcare consultant
- Strategic project manager
- Hospital administrator
- Pharmaceutical brand manager
- Corporate development associate
- Performance improvement leader
Master of Health Administration
Bachelor's holders with at least two years of experience in the healthcare sector can earn their Master from GW's CAHME-accredited online Master of Health Administration program. With no GRE scores required to apply, you can become an effective leader in health care systems in as few as 24 months with a degree from Milken Institute School of Public Health.
- Complete online in as few as 24 months
- Bachelor’s degree required
- No GRE/GMAT scores required
Explore MHA-MBA Dual Degree Programs
If this type of program is something that you are interested in pursuing, below is a list of schools that offer the Masters of Health Administration – Masters of Business Administration dual degree.
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baylor UniversityMaster of Health Administration and Business Administration | In-Person | Waco, TX | 2 years | GMAT, GRE |
Cornell UniversityDual MBA/MHA | In-Person | Ithaca, NY | 2 years | No GMAT or GRE required |
Georgia State UniversityMBA/Master of Health Administration | In-Person | Atlanta, GA | 1.5+ years | No GMAT or GRE required |
University of MissouriMHA/MBA | In-Person | Columbia, MO | 3 years | No GRE required |
Xavier UniversityMaster of Healthcare Administration | In-Person | Cincinnati, OH | — | No GMAT or GRE required |
Information last updated June 2026, using May 2025 BLS OEWS data and BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034.
Information last updated: July 2026