SHREVEPORT – The Master of Health Administration program at LSUS has been ranked as the top one-year online degree of its kind by Intelligent.com.
The national ranking service gave LSUS’s MHA program an intelligent score of 99.78.
Intelligent.com’s rankings aggregate other national rankings like the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the U.S. News & World Report and then evaluates top programs on academic quality, graduation rate, cost and return on investment, and educational resources available to students.
LSUS’s MHA program ranked highly in all four key metrics, including ranking No. 3 in most affordable with $350 tuition per credit hour with minimal fees and textbook costs.
The MHA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the most rigorous accreditation body for business-related programs.
“The LSUS MHA program's outstanding ranking is a testament to the concerted efforts of the MHA faculty and staff and leadership of the College of Business, fueling success on all fronts,” said John Fortenberry, chair of the James K. Elrod Department of Health Administration. “This devoted attention has yielded a thriving AACSB-accredited offering, positively impacting the healthcare industry through its provision of qualified and capable personnel.
“It is very nice for our achievements to be recognized by Intelligent.com.”
LSUS earned two other top-40 spots in Intelligent.com rankings.
The Master of Public Health ranked No. 23 in the best online MPH programs with a score of 89.23. This program is operated in conjunction with LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.
LSUS’s entire suite of accelerated online master’s programs ranked No. 32. Accelerated degrees can be completed in as little as 10 months at LSUS depending on the program. Traditional semesters (fall, spring, summer) are broken up into seven-week sessions, which allows for faster completion.
Students can take 1-2 classes per session.
For more information about LSUS’s graduate programs or to apply, visit the LSUS Graduate Studies page.
