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DHA
DHA in Health Administration

Build the knowledge and skills you need to lead transformation in healthcare delivery systems. The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) is for healthcare leaders who want to improve patient care through effective administration. The program focuses on ethics, communication, collaboration, and problem solving.

This DHA program lets you take control of when and where you learn, allowing you to get the most out of your education—and your life—while pursuing your degree.

Interprofessional education

Share your learning and insights with nursing, public health, and business students completing related degree programs as part of Capella’s interprofessional course structure.

Aligned to industry standards

We partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards

Apply your learning

Multiple research opportunities and study options are available as you work on creating an applied health administration doctoral project in a topic that appeals to you.

Classes start July 7

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • 9 Courses
  • 2 Elective courses
  • 2 Virtual residencies
  • Capstone
  • 18 Max transfer credits

With Capella Tuition Cap, you won't pay more than $48,000* in tuition costs for your degree.

*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

What can you do with a Doctor of Health Administration degree?

Your education can help you reach your personal and professional goals. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a Doctor of Health Administration

Related job titles to explore*

  • Director of compliance
  • Director of regulatory affairs
  • Program coordinator 
  • Program director
  • Program manager
  • Program specialist
  • Regulatory affairs manager

Employment settings to explore*

  • Administrative management and general management consulting services
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • Executive offices
  • General medical and surgical hospitals

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.