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2026 Best Health Care Management Schools

341 Colleges in the United States
26,254 Health Care Management Degrees Awarded
$54,796 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Care Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their health care management programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 840 schools to find the best for health care management students.

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Choosing a Great Health Care Management School

Best Health Care Management Schools

The school you choose for health care management can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Health Care Management Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Health Care Management Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Health Care Management
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Care Management
Master's Degrees in Health Care Management
Doctoral Degrees in Health Care Management

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Care Management Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

Learn more about our methodology

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Best Schools for Health Care Management in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health care management education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Health Care Management

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2026 ranking of the best health care management schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 153 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $161,843 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the health care management program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Cornell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health care management, landing the #2 spot this year. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 70 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $82,997. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. See the full health care management program report for Cornell University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best health care management schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $86,227. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Read more about the health care management program at Georgetown University

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University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health care management, ranking #4. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 137 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $91,096 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. Get the full health care management details for University Of Southern California

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Dartmouth College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health care management, ranking #5. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health care management program make about $188,513 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health care management from Dartmouth College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University placed #6 among the best health care management schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 24 health care management degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Read more about the health care management program at Harvard University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #7 among the best health care management schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 42 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health care management degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $70,994 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health care management details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best health care management schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 104 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in health care management from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #9 among the best health care management schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 61 health care management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health care management program make about $82,371 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. Read more about the health care management program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University placed #10 among the best health care management schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 20 health care management degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $71,901 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. See the full health care management program report for Saint Josephs University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned the #11 position for health care management this year. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 158 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $85,802 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,117. See the full health care management program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University placed #12 among the best health care management schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 61 health care management degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $53,913. Students borrow a median of $21,118 to complete this degree. Get the full health care management details for James Madison University

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University Of Connecticut ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best health care management schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 health care management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. See the full health care management program report for University Of Connecticut

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #14 for health care management this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 324 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $88,972 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. More information about a degree in health care management from Johns Hopkins University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #15 for health care management this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. Boston University awarded about 63 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of Boston University earn a median of $121,050 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. Read more about the health care management program at Boston University

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #16 position for health care management this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $94,773 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. See the full health care management program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #17 among the best health care management schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 95 health care management degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $68,703. Typical student debt for the program is $20,271. More information about a degree in health care management from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Loyola University Chicago came in at #18 for health care management this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Chicago awarded about 61 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $113,224 early in their careers. Loyola University Chicago graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full health care management details for Loyola University Chicago

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College earned the #19 position for health care management this year. Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. About 86% of students finish within six years. Providence College awarded about 47 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Health Care Management graduates of Providence College earn a median of $49,879 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full health care management details for Providence College

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Oregon Health And Science University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best health care management schools. Located in the city of Portland, Oregon Health And Science University is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 60 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Oregon Health And Science University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health care management degree recipients from Oregon Health And Science University generally make around $97,120. Oregon Health And Science University graduates carry a median of $32,059 in student loans. See the full health care management program report for Oregon Health And Science University

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California State University Long Beach placed #21 among the best health care management schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 194 health care management students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health care management program make about $57,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,936 to complete this degree. Get the full health care management details for California State University Long Beach

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best health care management schools. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 37 health care management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health care management program make about $101,127 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $25,574 in student loans. Read more about the health care management program at University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University landed the #23 spot for health care management this year. Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 health care management students who graduated with this degree at Butler University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Butler University earn around $68,222 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,351. See the full health care management program report for Butler University

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best health care management schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 32 health care management degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Yale University earn around $102,040 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. Read more about the health care management program at Yale University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College earned the #25 position for health care management this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 34 health care management degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health care management degree from Boston College earn around $90,831 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,101. More information about a degree in health care management from Boston College

Rest of the Top 50 Health Care Management Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong health care management education:

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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37
University Of Miami crest
University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Towson University crest
Towson University
Towson, MD
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42
Western Governors University crest
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
43
44
University Of Florida crest
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Norwich University crest
Norwich University
Northfield, VT
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50

Additional Health Care Management Award Winners

The following schools placed in the top tier for health care management:

Rank School Location
#52 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
#55 Rush University Chicago, IL
#56 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
#57 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
#58 Creighton University Omaha, NE
#61 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX
#63 University Of Central Florida Orlando, FL
#67 University Of Scranton Scranton, PA
#68 University Of Alabama At Birmingham Birmingham, AL
#74 University Of St Francis Joliet, IL
#75 University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
#76 University Of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO
#79 University Of Kentucky Lexington, KY
#82 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
#92 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT
#100 Medical University Of South Carolina Charleston, SC
#101 Rasmussen College Minnesota St. Cloud, MN
#102 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
#104 Florida International University Miami, FL
#112 Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
#117 Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL
#118 University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
#141 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
#142 Texas State University San Marcos San Marcos, TX

Honorable Mentions

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 840 schools evaluated.

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