Men and Women for Others: Thinkers, Inspirers, and Leaders in Health Services Administration
The graduate program in health services administration (GPHSA) was established in 1958 and has a strong tradition of success in the field of health services administration. Upon successful completion of the program coursework and the administrative residency, students are awarded a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) degree. The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
FAST FACTS
- DISTINGUISHED HISTORY: Established in 1958 and is one of the oldest continuously CAHME-accredited programs of its kind, since 1969.
- PAID RESIDENCY: One of only 7 programs in the nation to feature a paid residency. Internships--many of which are also paid-- are available during the summers between spring & fall semesters.
- GENEROUS FUNDING: Internal & external funding opportunities available each year of the full time program. Fall 2024 admits to the full time program receive at least $8,000 in scholarships for their first year. Additional funding is awarded for subsequent years.
- TOP QUALITY: Consistently ranked a top program by US News & World Report and other ranking services. READ MORE about our Program Distinctions.
- EXPERTISE: Courses taught by full-time professors with years of experience in healthcare, not adjuncts. Additionally, your academic advisers are you faculty, not people from a separate advising office.
- LOW TUITION: Only $704/credit (2024-25 rates).
- No out-of-state fees or online course fees!
- SMALL CLASS SIZES: No more than 28 students per cohort, compared to programs with 50-70 students per class.
- FREE APPLICATION through Xavier, not an expensive third party, creating an equitable application process for our future Servant Leaders in Healthcare.
ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Visit our Admissions & Info Sessions page for a list of monthly online info sessions for our on-campus residential MHSA & Executive Online MHSA programs. The MHSA/MBA Dual Degree will be included with the MHSA info sessions.
WHY OUR STUDENTS CHOOSE XAVIER'S MHSA PROGRAMS
Reputation
Xavier's Health Services Administration Graduate program has an excellent national reputation and is the only program in the country to have received inaugural CAHME awards two years in a row.
Our MHSA students have recently won first prize in case competitions at Ohio State University (2023) and UCLA (2024), beating out Ivy League and some of the best-known state schools in the nation. Read more about our student & faculty accomplishments, as well as our consistent top rankings, on our MHSA Distinctions page.
Paid Administrative Residency
Our graduate program features a paid 8-12 month administrative residency under the preceptorship of senior-level management (presidents, vice presidents, chief executive officers). The average annual residency stipend our most recently placed cohort is $61,500.
Alumni Network
We have an alumni base more than 1,700 strong around the United States and in several foreign countries, many in significant leadership positions in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, group practices, consulting firms, VA health systems, and long-term care facilities.
Small Class Size
Xavier's Health Services Administration program has small class sizes, which offer a personal touch from GPHSA faculty and staff who are genuinely committed to providing each student with the time and expertise needed to succeed.
Accreditation
Our program has been accredited by CAHME (formerly ACEHSA) every year since accreditation began.
