At A Glance
Lead hospitals, health systems, clinics, and healthcare organizations at the management and executive level.
Gain expertise in healthcare policy, operations, finance, and regulatory compliance.
Develop the strategic mindset and management skills employers expect from leaders in the world of healthcare.
Designed for working healthcare professionals and those transitioning into healthcare leadership.
Offered fully online.
Welcome to the Healthcare Administration Master’s Degree
Healthcare is one of the most complex, ever-changing industries in the world and the administrators who lead healthcare organizations carry great responsibility. Lackawanna College’s Master of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares you to meet that responsibility, equipping you with the leadership skills, operational expertise, and policy knowledge needed to manage and improve healthcare delivery at every level.
This program is designed for healthcare professionals who are ready to step into leadership roles, as well as professionals from other fields who want to bring their management skills to the healthcare sector. Delivered entirely online, it’s built to fit the demanding schedules of the people who keep healthcare running.
Your Career Starts Here
Healthcare administration is one of the fastest-growing leadership fields in the U.S., driven by an aging population, evolving healthcare policy, and growing health system complexity. After earning your MS in Healthcare Administration, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:
- Hospital or Health System Administrator
- Director of Clinical Operations
- Healthcare Practice Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Director of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Public Health Program Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
Employment of medical and health service managers is projected to increase 23% through now and 2034, which is much faster than other occupations. The median average wage for medical and health service managers was $103,670 annually in Pennsylvania in May 2025.
More About the Program
Lackawanna College’s MS in Healthcare Administration curriculum covers the full scope of modern healthcare leadership, from financial management and operational efficiency to healthcare law, policy, and quality improvement. You’ll develop both the technical knowledge needed to manage complex healthcare systems and the leadership skills to guide teams, navigate regulatory environments, and advocate for patients and communities.
The program draws on real-world healthcare challenges throughout, ensuring that coursework translates directly into practical leadership capability.
Completing this program, you will:
- Lead healthcare organizations with a strong command of operations, finance, and quality management.
- Navigate healthcare policy, law, and regulatory frameworks at the federal, state, and organizational level.
- Apply strategic planning principles to improve healthcare delivery and organizational performance.
- Manage budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation in complex healthcare environments.
- Lead healthcare teams with ethical clarity, cultural competence, and professional integrity.
- Design and implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
The Course Work
The MS in Healthcare Administration includes courses such as:
- Foundations of Contemporary Leadership
- Ethical Decision Making
- Healthcare Informatics
- Healthcare Law and Compliance
- Risk Management and Insurance in Healthcare
- Business and Professional Communication
- Strategic Management and Finance