Program Overview

Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management

The Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management is a graduate degree program offered by the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. This executive-style program is designed for working professionals in the healthcare industry, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to grow and succeed in their careers.

Program Overview

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Healthcare Management (CAHME) and is one of only three CAHME-accredited MPH programs in the U.S. It is designed to be completed in as little as 20 months, with courses offered in a hybrid format that combines online and in-person instruction. The program requires students to complete 45 credit hours, as detailed in the Fall 2025 to Summer 2026 MPH Healthcare Management Degree Planner.

Program Benefits

The MPH in Healthcare Management is a coveted degree that demonstrates a mastery of public health competencies and skills, such as analysis, communication, strategy, and financial expertise. Professionals with this degree are sought after to lead research institutions, government agencies, hospitals, clinics, and nonprofits.

Program Details

• The program is designed for working professionals, with a schedule that meets the needs of those currently employed in the healthcare industry.
• Courses are offered in a hybrid format, meeting online and in-person on alternating Friday evenings and Saturdays at the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation building.
• The program requires students to complete 45 credit hours.
• Students can complete their degree in as little as 20 months.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Healthcare Management (CAHME).

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the program have reported high rates of employment, with 96% of graduates reporting being employed full-time within six months of graduation, and 75% at the time of graduation. The median job salary for graduates is $85,000, and graduates in fellowships earn an average salary of $65,000.

Fast Facts

• 105 MPH students
• 11 faculty members with academic and professional experience in healthcare management
• 100% of graduates report the degree provided them the organizational management skills to meet the demands of their job
• 96% of graduates reported being employed full-time within six months of graduation
• 90% of graduates completed the M.P.H. program within three years
• 90% of graduates experienced practical opportunities to apply their public health knowledge
• About 70% of graduates worked full-time while in the program
• Median time to graduate is 20 months
• Median job salary for graduates is $85,000
• Graduates in fellowships earn an average salary of $65,000