The Best Healthcare Administration Programs in Ohio for 2026

Based in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #4 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 79.9 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 71.8 group average, in the top third of the 16 ranked programs, 5.7 points behind top-ranked University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The program graduates 67% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Baldwin Wallace University admits 76% of applicants, more selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Baldwin Wallace University charges $38,832 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $155,328 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

Based in Cincinnati, OH, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #5 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 79.5 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 71.8 group average, in the top third of the 16 ranked programs, 6.1 points behind top-ranked University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The program graduates 56% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences admits 59% of applicants, more selective than the 81% average for the group. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences charges $17,325 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $69,300 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

Based in Kettering, OH, Kettering College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #6 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 76.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 71.8 group average, in the middle third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 65% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Kettering College admits 77% of applicants, more selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Kettering College charges $16,320 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $65,280 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with genuine selectivity.

University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, nonprofit institution in Lima, OH. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #7 of the 16 analyzed here with a 76.2 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 71.8 group average, in the middle third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 54% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,525 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, University of Northwestern Ohio charges $12,020 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $48,080 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 10x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Cleveland State University is a public institution in Cleveland, OH. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #8 of the 16 analyzed here with a 73.4 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 71.8 group average, in the middle third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 51% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Cleveland State University admits 91% of applicants, less selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Cleveland State University charges $12,872 a year in-state, versus $18,392 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $51,488 in tuition for residents, against $73,568 for non-residents. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its above-average completion.

Based in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #9 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 70.8 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the middle third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 48% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 3,231 students.

On cost, Shawnee State University charges $9,448 a year in-state, versus $16,032 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $37,792 in tuition for residents, against $64,128 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. The spread makes the program a clearer value for OH residents than for out-of-state students. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

Franklin University is a private, nonprofit institution in Columbus, OH. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #10 of the 16 analyzed here with a 68.1 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the middle third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 11% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%. The university enrolls 9,457 students overall. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Franklin University charges $9,552 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $38,208 in tuition. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 13x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Mercy College of Ohio is a private, nonprofit institution in Toledo, OH. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #11 of the 16 analyzed here with a 66.8 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 56% of its students, above the 46% average across the ranked schools. Mercy College of Ohio admits 93% of applicants, less selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands among the strongest in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Mercy College of Ohio charges $16,500 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $66,000 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the draw here is above-average completion paired with an online option.

Based in Sylvania, OH, Lourdes University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #12 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 66.6 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 32% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Lourdes University admits 74% of applicants, more selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Lourdes University charges $26,790 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $107,160 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Based in Tiffin, OH, Tiffin University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #13 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 66.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 40% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Tiffin University admits 80% of applicants, more selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Tiffin University charges $32,790 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $131,160 in tuition. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. For prospective students, the main draw here is its genuine selectivity.

Based in Zanesville, OH, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #14 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 60.7 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 22% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,009 students.

On cost, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus charges $6,362 a year in-state, versus $9,444 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $25,448 in tuition for residents, against $37,776 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 19x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Based in Lancaster, OH, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus is a public institution. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program lands at #15 of the 16 ranked here, earning a 59.1 Hakia Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 14% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 2,127 students.

On cost, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus charges $6,362 a year in-state, versus $9,444 for out-of-state students. Over four years that is about $25,448 in tuition for residents, against $37,776 for non-residents. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. That median runs roughly 19x the program's annual in-state tuition. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Herzing University-Akron is a private, nonprofit institution in Akron, OH. Its Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration program ranks #16 of the 16 analyzed here with a 56.6 Hakia Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 71.8 group average, in the lower third of the 16 ranked programs. The program graduates 19% of its students, below the 46% average across the ranked schools. Herzing University-Akron admits 95% of applicants, less selective than the 81% average for the group. That is more open than the 59% rate at Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 11% to 75%.

On cost, Herzing University-Akron charges $12,360 a year in-state. Over four years that totals about $49,440 in tuition. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $6,362 at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus to $38,832 at Baldwin Wallace University. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. Graduates step into a field with a $123,860 national median salary reported by the BLS. It earns its place in the top 16 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.