Cornell Sloan Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Become a health care leader with the Cornell Sloan Master of Health Administration (MHA), a dynamic, business-focused residential degree designed for those who want to shape the future of health care. Whether you're just starting your career or advancing as an experienced professional, the Sloan Residential MHA equips you with the tools to lead, adapt, and make a meaningful impact across the health care industry.

What Is the Residential MHA?

The Cornell Sloan Residential MHA is a graduate management degree that prepares you to lead with confidence in an ever-evolving health care landscape. With a curriculum rooted in both business fundamentals and deep health care expertise, students graduate with unmatched versatility; ready to drive innovation in hospitals, government agencies, biotech firms, long-term care organizations, and beyond. 

From immersive capstone experiences to advanced training in health care data and policy, Sloan MHA students build applicable skills in real-world settings. Through it all, you’ll be guided by engaged faculty, supported by a powerful alumni network, and prepared to thrive wherever healthcare takes you.

Program Format:

  • Full-time, 64-credit program for early-career professionals on Cornell’s beautiful Ithaca campus
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What Can I Do with an MHA? 

An MHA from Cornell opens doors to leadership roles across the healthcare spectrum. You’ll be prepared to manage teams, lead strategy, and solve complex challenges in hospitals, consulting firms, biotech companies, insurance providers, and public health organizations. Our graduates are found in every sector of the health care industry, bringing business acumen and a deep understanding of health care systems to executive roles in clinical, operational, and policy settings.

Salary Information

Earning an MHA can lead to significant financial returns. According to national salary data, MHA graduates typically start their careers with salaries ranging from $70,000 to $100,000, with the potential to grow into six-figure executive roles in health care administration. Cornell Sloan MHA graduates are especially competitive, often stepping into roles with high responsibility, rapid advancement potential, and leadership visibility.

94%

of recent Sloan MHA graduates secured employment within 3 months of graduation.

100%

engaged alumni actively mentor current students and participate in program events each year.

1500+

Sloan alumni working in health care leadership roles across the globe.