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Ranked No. 19 in the Nation for Health Care Management
U.S. News and World Report, 2026
Prepare to lead in one of the nation’s most complex and rapidly evolving industries. Trinity’s nationally ranked Master of Health Care Administration combines rigorous academics, personalized faculty mentorship, and a year-long administrative residency to prepare graduates for leadership careers across healthcare.
Healthcare organizations need leaders who can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and improve patient care.
Trinity’s curriculum uses cross-disciplinary projects, student collaboration, real-world data, and hands-on experience to ensure students learn the most relevant skills for a successful career. Through a program designed to cultivate exceptional leaders, graduates are equipped to continue their journey towards executive-level positions in a broad range of health services organizations.
Facts and Stats
100%
Residency placement for eligible students
CAHME
accredited since 1968
1,800+
Alumni leading healthcare organizations nationwide
12 Months
Administrative residency with leading healthcare organizations
Why Students Choose Trinity
Students choose Trinity because they want more than a graduate degree—they want the experience, mentorship, and professional network that prepares them to lead healthcare organizations with confidence.
Personalized Learning
Small cohorts and accessible faculty create an environment where you’re known, challenged, and supported throughout your graduate experience.
Real-World Experience
Apply what you learn through consulting projects, executive speakers, and a year-long administrative residency with leading healthcare organizations.
Career-Focused Preparation
Build the leadership, financial, operational, and strategic skills employers expect from today’s healthcare executives.
A Powerful Network
Join a community of alumni, faculty, and healthcare leaders who continue to open doors long after graduation.
Choose Your Degree Path
HCAD’s curriculum offers flexibility with two-degree paths: an on-campus program (full-time) and an executive program (part-time). The executive track is designed for individuals currently working in health care, providing a part-time format that allows professionals to invest in their future while continuing to work full-time.
On-Campus Masters Program
Full-Time | 28 months
Best for: Recent graduates, career changers, and early-career professionals seeking an immersive graduate experience and administrative residency.
The full-time track requires students to attend daily classes on the Trinity campus and takes 28 months to complete.
- Phase one: 16 months of academic coursework
- Phase two: Paid 12-month Administrative Residency inside a healthcare organization.
Executive Masters Program
Part-Time | 23 months
Best for: Healthcare managers, clinicians, and experienced professionals who want to advance their leadership skills while continuing to work full-time.
The executive track consists of a progression of courses across six semesters, usually taking 23 months to complete.
- Initial 3-day on-campus session at the start
- Distance-learning experiences over the remainder of the semester.