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About the PhD in Health Systems Program

The PhD program is designed to equip students with the technical skills for carrying out cutting-edge health policy and systems research and preparing them to take leadership positions in global health settings.

Through a combination of coursework and research mentoring, graduates will have a robust understanding of diverse methods (both qualitative and quantitative) for health systems research.

This is a  STEM designated program . Eligible F-1 visa students can receive an additional 24 months of work authorization, beyond the initial 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

PhD in Health Systems Program Highlights

Through a combination of coursework and research mentoring, graduates will have a firm understanding of the wide array of methods for health systems research.

GLOBAL NETWORK

Field sites around the world

HEALTH EQUITY

Study how to expand access and improve equity in low- and middle-income countries

HEALTH POLICY

Examine institutional capacity, sustainability, and systems governance

STEM DESIGNATED

Eligibility for a 24-month STEM OPT extension

Meet our PhD alumni

Seema parmar, phd '12.

Current employer:  McKinsey & Company

Job title:   Sr Expert & Associate Partner

Job description : Serve a range of payer and provider clients in the US and globally on issues related to payment reform, innovative care delivery models, and social determinants of health

Academic advice to prospective PhD students : Getting through your PhD requires more self-discipline than almost anything else you will do, so make sure your dissertation is linked to what motivates you (e.g., passion, people, skills) and then don’t give up.

Dissertation : An assessment of maternal health service needs of immigrant women living in east Calgary, Canada

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Health Systems?

Health Systems graduates enjoy careers in academia, government and nongovernment sectors, and industry. Alumni hold faculty appointments at leading universities and ministries of health and positions at major global health organizations, including WHO, CDC, and the World Bank, among others. Visit the  Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.

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3MDG Fund Head of Health Systems

Abt Associates, Inc, Principal Associate

Catholic Relief Services Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, & Learning

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer Epidemiologist

Centre for Health Economics, University of York Research Fellow

Chulalongkorn University Faculty, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine

GAVI Alliance Head of Monitoring & Evaluation

The World Bank Director, Global Practice, Health, Nutrition & Population

World Health Organization Executive Director, The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research Manager, The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research

Curriculum for the PhD in Health Systems

Students will develop the professional skills necessary to work effectively in academic, research, programmatic and policy settings around the world.

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's  Academic Guides .

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Courses Available in the Following Areas:

• Digital health
• Implementation science
• Health economics and financing
• Health outcomes and burden of disease 
• Health policy analysis
• Health systems research and systems thinking
• Injury prevention and control
• Maternal, neonatal and child health
• Non-communicable diseases
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• Refugee and humanitarian health
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Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the  How to Apply  page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

Master's degree in related field

Prior Work Experience

Not required but highly desirable

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores  are required  for this program. This program accepts the following standardized test scores: GRE.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Abdulgafoor M. Bachani

Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, PhD ’11, MHS ’08, studies how to address burden of and preventing injury and disabilities, and to expand access to rehabilitation services.

Shannon Doocy

Shannon Doocy, PhD ’04, studies the health impact of natural disasters and conflict, including refugees and displaced populations, and how to improve humanitarian responses.

Sara Bennett

Sara Bennett, PhD, MPhil, examines health policy and systems in low- and middle-income countries with a focus on institutional capacity, sustainability, and systems governance.

Krishna Dipankar Rao

Krishna D. Rao, PhD ’04, MSc, finds ways to improve access to quality health services and financing of health care in low and middle-income countries.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the JHU PhD Union, the minimum guaranteed 2025-2026 academic year stipend is $50,000 for all PhD students with a 4% increase the following year. Tuition, fees, and medical benefits are provided, including health insurance premiums for PhD student’s children and spouses of international students, depending on visa type. The minimum stipend and tuition coverage is guaranteed for at least the first four years of a BSPH PhD program; specific amounts and the number of years supported, as well as work expectations related to that stipend will vary across departments and funding source. Please refer to the CBA to review specific benefits, compensation, and other terms.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

Questions about the program? We're happy to help.

Elisabeth Simmons, MEd Academic Program Administrator [email protected]

Abdulgafoor Bachani, PhD Associate Professor PhD in Health Systems Concentration Director [email protected] 

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Wharton’s PhD program in Health Care Management and Economics provides rigorous training in applied economics and management coupled with advanced training in health care systems and health services research.

Faculty members engage in a broad range of research related to health care management, economics, and policy. Major areas of research currently include: the impact of insurance status on medical expenditure and reported health status; potential sources of disparities in cardiovascular care; effects of Medicare Part D; adoption and diffusion of medical innovations; effects of pharmaceutical safety events on stock prices; programs for reducing losses from natural disasters and providing funds for recovery following catastrophic events; and issues of biopharmaceutical product variety and innovation.

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Health Care Management doctoral students predominantly come from a business, math, or social science background, and also include physicians, future physicians, and clinically trained professionals.

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25 Best Health Policy Programs PhD

Key Takeaways:

• University of Pennsylvania and Duke University are two top schools for a PhD in health policy .
• Top health policy PhD programs focus on developing leaders who can influence healthcare systems, policy-making, and managemen t.
• Programs often include interdisciplinary coursework, combining health policy, economics, ethics, and public health .
• Many schools offer robust research opportunities, allowing students to work on real-world health policy issues.
• Graduates of these programs are prepared for careers in academia, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and policy think tanks .

Healthcare in America is far more than medical and technical advances. The operation and administration of policies, business strategies, and organization requiring expertise are critical to providing quality care.

One avenue to participating in the management and policy creation in healthcare is to earn a PhD (or Doctorate of Health Administration DHA) in Health Management and Policy

Obtaining a doctorate may be easier than you think as more schools and programs are offering doctoral programs in health management and administration, focusing on research and data analysis.

Our Method: Ranking the 25 Best Health Management and Policy PhD Degrees

To rank the 25 Best Health Management and Policy Ph.D. Degrees, Best Degrees editors researched accredited, trusted programs of all kinds. From our initial pool, we ranked programs according to price, accreditation, reputation, and salary potential, using data from IPEDS and Niche, U.S. News and World Report, and other higher education rating publications.

1. University of Pennsylvania

This Ivy League university offers a Ph.D. program in Health Care Management and Economics through its Wharton School of Business.

With professors who conduct research in an array of subjects from healthcare management, policy, and economics, you’ll be able to work with them through the Wharton Center for Health Management and Economics, the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, and the University of Pennsylvania Health Care System.

The program is approximately four years in length (including dissertation) and provides courses in statistics, microeconomics, health care systems, and a major disciplinary cluster. Your first year of classes is spent on economics, quantitative methods, and courses in your disciplinary cluster. In the first year, you’ll also complete two health care systems courses. The second year includes the remaining healthcare systems courses. Your third and fourth years will be devoted to dissertation research.

Admission is competitive and is during the Fall semester only. According to the website, admitted PhD students receive a full fellowship. The stipend covers tuition and health insurance.

Fast Fact: Wharton ranks #1 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Business Schools

Interested? Check out the program here!

2. Duke University

Duke University offers a Ph.D. in Public Policy that concentrates on health policy.

The program is interdisciplinary in design and blends political science, psychology, sociology, and economics, to complement your specialization. You’ll interact with professors in the prestigious Duke Global Health Institute located in 33 countries.

This curriculum includes core coursework in Social Choice and the Political Economy of Policy Making, Political Economy of Public Policy, and Microeconomics. You’ll be required to complete a year-long research seminar prior to your dissertation. The degree requires 48 credit hours of study.

You don’t need a master’s degree to apply for admission to this doctoral program. You do need to submit an application, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and official academic transcripts for admission consideration. The tuition cost for this PhD is $48,307 each year. Fellowships are available.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report ranks the Public Policy program #7 in its Health Policy and Management Programs

3. University of Michigan

Located in Ann Arbor, the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan has a Health Services Organization and Policy PhD Program that can lead to a career in teaching, research, and/or healthcare policy and services.

Key disciplines in this program include finance, political science, sociology, economics, and operations research. Some of the courses you’ll study include Population Health Informatics, Cost-Effective Analysis in Health, Health and the Public Policy Process, Data Analytics in Healthcare, Managed Care Administration, etc. You’ll also participate in the Workshop for Integrating and Discussing Topics in Healthcare (WIDTH) where you’ll discuss research ideas and dissertation topics with faculty and other students.

Only 5-7 students are admitted to this program each academic year from around 70 applicants. You don’t need a degree beyond a bachelor’s to apply for this program, as admission looks at a variety of academic factors such as GPA, letters of recommendation, and so on.

Fellowships, research positions, assistantships, and graduate teaching positions are available and include a stipend, paid tuition, and health insurance. Tuition ranges from $15,143-$25,014, depending on residency status.

Fast Fact: The School of Public Health ranks #1 in Public Research University in the U.S. by the National Science Foundation

4. Dartmouth College

Here’s another Ivy League school that offers a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Clinical Practice and will prepare you for research or a health leadership role.

Multidisciplinary in nature, this program touches on disciplines in clinical medicine, public health, psychology, political science, epidemiology, decision science, sociology, and others. The curriculum involves Directed Readings, Directed Research, Supervised Teaching, electives in Decision and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Advanced Health Services Research, as well as seminars. These seminars cover advanced research methods, professional development, and statistics in medicine.

This program is extremely competitive (only 1-2 students are admitted each year). Application documents will include an application, CV/resume, and statement of interest describing why you’re applying. Due to COVID-19, GRE scores are optional for the Fall 2021 admission period. Fellowships are available. Tuition cost is $76,362 for an academic year.

Fast Fact: Dartmouth College was established in 1769 in Hanover, New Hampshire

5. University of Wisconsin-Madison

You have a choice between a Ph.D. in Population Health or a Ph.D. in Epidemiology degree from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Described as innovative, this research-oriented program is designed for those wanting to contribute to health policy, health economics, public health, environmental health, epidemiology, and more. With the Public Health concentration, you’ll study subjects such as public health leadership, policy, and politics, health sciences regression, evidence-based decision-making, health statistics, etc.

All doctoral students must complete a 10-credit-hour minor. Fellowships and assistantships are available, as are traineeships with agencies such as the NSF or NIH.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report rates this program at #10 in its Best Health Policy and Management ranking

6. Cornell University

You can receive a PhD in Policy Analysis and Management (PAM) from Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology.

In a multidisciplinary program, you’ll study areas such as public health policy, empirical methodology, and social science (economics, sociology, etc.). Courses may include Applied Economics and Theoretical Economics, and you’ll be expected to complete an empirical paper suitable for publication in academic journals. You’ll be required to conduct an oral defense of the research proposal as well as a defense of the dissertation. This doctorate will prepare you to develop public policy programs and public health programs.

Minimum admission requirements include GRE/GMAT test scores, academic transcripts, a personal statement of purpose, as well as two or three letters of reference. Tuition, per academic year, ranges from $20,800-$29,500. Teaching Assistant (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA) Research Assistant (RA), and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) are available depending on your field. Fellowships are also possible.

Fast Fact: This program is ranked #9 in Health Care Management by U.S. News and World Report

7. University of Minnesota

The School of Public Health at this Minneapolis school offers a Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration doctoral program.

Using a quantitative curriculum that investigates systems analysis and design, the program also provides core studies in public health concepts. Classes will include Fundamentals of Biostatistical Inference, Econometric Analysis,  Health Services Policy Analysis, Principles of Health Policy, etc. There are six areas of concentration from which to choose: Multidisciplinary Social Science, Health Economics, Health Decision, Health Policy, Multidisciplinary Social Science, Sociology of Health and Illness.

Tuition cost for this PhD degree is calculated at $1,465 (resident) and $2,267 (nonresident) per part-time credit hour. As a PhD student, you’ll automatically be considered for fellowships and traineeships.

Fast Fact: The school advertises national rankings of #9 School of Public Health and #2 Master of Healthcare Administration program

8. University of Southern California

Through its Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC provides a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management.

The program is built around policy, institutional, management theory, and methodology theory. You’ll engage in The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, one of the school’s renowned interdisciplinary research centers. You’ll collaborate with faculty mentors in research to improve private and public sector engagement, utilizing evidence-based policies and research.

USC prefers you request admission information through its website. PhD students are fully supported by fellowship funding which includes tuition, a stipend, and health and dental insurance.

Fast Fact: This Health Management program ranks #7 in Best Colleges for Public Health in America by Niche

9. Johns Hopkins University

This university’s name is synonymous with U.S. health and the Ph.D. in Bioethics and Health Policy offered by its Bloomberg School of Public Health is as highly ranked as the university.

The primary focus of this program is the ethical development of public health and health policy. In addition, the concentration includes quantitive and qualitative empirical research. You’ll work with faculty to develop policies in such areas as ethics and emergency preparedness, genetic screening, infectious diseases, obesity screening, and more. Courses will include seminars and lectures by faculty of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, as well as a collaboration with the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Your conferred degree will qualify you to conduct empirical research on a variety of public health policy concerns.

As a full-time Ph.D. student, you’ll receive full tuition, health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, the department offers an NIH-level stipend for the first three years and a half-stipend for the fourth year. Other funding sources are available and you should check with the department to determine your eligibility.

Fast Fact: Johns Hopkins ranks #1 in Public Health and #9 in Health Management programs by U.S. News and World Report

10. Brown University

You can earn your Ph.D. in Health Services, Policy, and Practice from the Ivy League, Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

You’ll be expected to choose a specialty track from Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, Healthcare Economics, or Comparative Effectiveness Research and Evidence-based Medicine. Among the required coursework, you’ll study Principles of Biostatistics and Data Analysis, Foundations in Epidemiologic Research Methods, The US Health Care System:  Case Studies in Financing, Delivery, Regulation and Public Health, Health Services Research Methods, Graduate Independent Student and Thesis Research, as well as Development of a Research Proposal in Public Health. Additional coursework may be required depending on your chosen concentration.

Admission to Brown University no longer requires the GRE for the 2020-21 academic year, but you’ll be expected to provide letters of recommendation, official academic transcripts, as well as a personal statement and resume. As a PhD student, you’ll benefit from Brown’s Five-Year Guarantee , which includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance.

Fast Fact: Founded in 1764, today’s Brown University is ranked #7 in America’s Top Colleges by Forbes

11. Boston University

This is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPh) Leadership, Management, and Policy offered by Boston University.

Using an interdisciplinary approach, this program’s goal is to develop leadership and practice roles in public health. You’ll study public health issues and develop skills to identify, implement, and analyze public health programs and policies. The program emphasizes core studies in research and design, needs assessment, law and ethics, communication, strategic planning, health economics, etc. You’ll also be required to participate in a public health practicum.

An MPH degree is not required for admission (but prerequisites will be required). PhD students in good standing will qualify for up to five years of stipend and insurance support. Additional financial support may be offered by the department, so you’ll want to explore that option as well.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report rates Boston University’s School of Public Health at #8

12. University of Rochester

You’ll want to explore this Health Services Research and Policy PhD at this New York university.

Offered through the Department of Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, this degree is interdisciplinary in design and in cooperation with the Goergen Institute for Data Science and the College of Arts and Sciences. A sampling of the curriculum shows the program includes studies in health sciences research, ethics, economics, data management, epidemiology, policy analysis, system theories, and more.

As a doctoral student, you’ll be eligible for a stipend, tuition grants, as well as training and travel expenses reimbursement. This is a full-time program. You’ll need to submit GRE scores, official academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, as well as an admission application through SOPHAS.

Fast Fact: The School of Medicine and Dentistry is in the top 26th percentile of U.S. medical centers in research funding from the federal government

13. University of Iowa

Here’s a PhD in Health Services and Policy which will prepare you for a career in research, health management, or policy analysis.

There are three focus areas for this degree: health management, health economics and organization, or health policy. Core and foundation coursework is required in topics such as Essentials of Public Health, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Introduction to Healthcare Organization and Policy, Medicare and Medicaid Policy, Cost Effectiveness and Decision Analysis, and more. Additionally, you’ll take design and analysis courses in areas such as regression modeling, biostatistics, design in health services research, etc. You’ll also take courses pertinent to your focus area.

UI offers financial assistance in the form of graduate research assistantships, which provide a stipend, resident tuition rate, and some tuition assistance. Tuition and fees for graduate students are reported at $11,890 per academic year.

Fast Fact: Ranks #19 in Public by U.S. News and World Report

14. University of Massachusetts Amherst

Typically referred to as UMass, the flagship campus at Amherst offers a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management degree through its School of Public Health.

Your primary focus will be on Health Policy and Management and you’ll be expected to choose a minor in either a methodology or content discipline. Some of your studies will include Comparative Healthcare Systems, Communication Theory, Ethical Issues in Public Health, Application of Social and Behavioral Theories in Public Health Interventions, Research Methods, Financial Management of Health Institutions, and more. A practicum experience is also required and a dissertation is required for degree completion.

Admission considerations include undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, reference letters, a personal statement, and previous work experience. Assistantships are available in teaching, projects, research, and traineeships. The Dean’s Office offers five, one-year, renewable, non-working fellowships. Fellows receive up to $10,000 per academic year and you must maintain academic excellence. Part-time tuition cost ranges from $11,183-$21,920, depending on residency.

Fast Fact: Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst is considered a Best Value School by the Princeton Revie w

15. Tulane University

You’ll want to check out the Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management program at New Orleans’ Tulane University.

This doctoral program requires a minimum of 72 post-baccalaureate credits, with at least 30 of those credits from the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The curriculum covers studies in analysis methodology and health systems research, management strategies, as well as health policy analysis and development. Classes involve Organization Theory and Assessment, Biostatistics, Policy Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, etc. You’ll be able to work in academia, healthcare policy analysis, and/or health systems research.

Tuition ranges from $34,128-$38,014 per academic year. You’ll automatically be considered for any scholarships, fellowships, or stipends with your admission. Admission at Tulane University utilizes the SOPHAS application.

Fast Fact: This School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine was founded in 1912 and ranks in the top 15 of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Public Health Schools

16. Pennsylvania State University

If you’re looking for a doctoral program in Health Policy, you may want to investigate Penn State’s program. But, be warned. This program is extremely competitive, admitting only 3-6 students a year.

The curriculum concentrates on healthcare organization and financing, health economics, health policy, statistics, healthcare management, health administration, as well as research and more. You’re also able to minor in gerontology or demography. A dual-title, PhD degree is available in Demography. The department reports its faculty’s interests are in areas such as financing and insurance, health disparities based on race, ethnicity, and income, etc.

Admission to the PhD program requires GRE scores, letters of reference, unofficial academic transcripts, and a personal statement of purpose. Entering PhD students of the program receive a Graduate Assistantship stipend ($22,000), tuition waiver, and health insurance.

Fast Fact: PennState dates to 1865 and is a Best Value School according to U.S. News and World Report

17. University of South Carolina

The Arnold School of Public Health offers a PhD in Health Services Policy and Management which will help you find positions in university teaching, research, or government agencies.

This curriculum includes core public health courses, in addition to topics such as health policy and management, data management, health services research, and research methods. You’ll also participate in doctoral seminars which will prepare you for your dissertation. There are also departmental teaching and research requirements. You may complete the research component by publishing in a peer review journal or an oral presentation at an approved conference. You can review the curriculum and degree requirements in the department handbook.

Tuition ranges from $6,867-$14,880 per academic year, dependent on residency. If you receive an assistantship, you’ll pay in-state tuition regardless of residency status and the department may award you a tuition supplement. You’ll need to complete a SOPHAS application, and submit GRE/GMAT scores, and other documents.

Fast Fact: Niche rates USC at #30 of 222 schools in Best Colleges for Public Health in America

18. George Mason University

If you’re looking for a doctoral program that is multidisciplinary in nature, you may want to examine this degree from George Mason University, located in Fairfax, Virginia.

The program is 72 credit hours in length and offers two concentrations: Knowledge Discovery and Health Informatics and Health Systems and Policy. Both curricula require core courses in Health Policy Development, Data Mining in Health Care, Advanced Health Economics, Health Services Research Seminars, and more. Depending on your chosen concentration, you’ll complete 30 credit hours of subject matter coursework. Working toward your doctorate, you’ll complete a dissertation proposal and, of course, write your dissertation.

You must have a master’s degree to make an application and provide unofficial academic transcripts, GRE/GMAT scores, recommendation letters, as well as a goals statement.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report rates George Mason University #65 in Top Public Schools

19. New York University Wagner

This PhD in Health Policy is offered through NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and concentrates on health policy research.

This degree concentrates on several policy frameworks, such as health disparities, health assessment and improvement, health services research, and public health policies. You’ll focus on, at minimum, healthcare financing and economics, public and population health, healthcare organization, and provider-patient roles. This doctorate reviews a wide range of issues concerning the access, quality, finance/economics, organization and management of healthcare.

Although the program prefers a master’s degree, you can apply with a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, you’ll need to submit academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, provide letters of recommendation, GRE/GMAT scores, etc. According to the website, “Ph.D. students who do not come with their own funding receive a four-year research apprenticeship (or equivalent), which carries full tuition remission, a stipend, student health insurance, and a $1,000 start-up grant.” Teaching opportunities are also available.

Fast Fact: NYC Wagner ranks #2 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Health Policy and Management Programs

20. University of Pittsburgh

Here’s a PhD in Health Policy and Management degree program from one of the nation’s oldest universities.

Among the topics you’ll study are statistical methods, epidemiology, health policy analysis, IRB ethics (online), health economics, healthcare organizations, Grand Rounds, etc. You’ll also be required to complete a teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant, and a doctoral research and development seminar. Elective studies are available in areas such as health economics, quantitative methods, gerontology, patient safety, etc.

Tuition is estimated at $27,590 per academic term. Teaching assistantships pay a reduced tuition fee and a monthly stipend. Fellowships are also available and you’re urged to contact the department to determine the requirements. Admission requires, among other things, a graduate or bachelor’s degree, and prior courses in social sciences, math, and biology.

Fast Fact: Niche considers the University of Pittsburgh as one of its Best Value Colleges in America

21. Oregon State University

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Services awards a PhD with a concentration in Health Management and Policy.

Focusing on analytical and critical thinking skills, you’ll develop expertise in theory, public health principles, professional abilities, as well as research methods. The core curriculum is comprised of courses that cover public health knowledge, methodology, and statistics. Your concentration studies could include courses in Public Health Surveillance, Epidemiologic Methods, Survey Methods, Public and Private Health Insurance, Health Policy Analysis, etc. A doctoral seminar is required and you’ll complete a written comprehensive exam and complete a publishable dissertation.

Graduate tuition costs are published as (for 12 credit hours) $5,223-$9,963 per semester. Research and teaching assistantships are available and you can apply for fellowships.

Fast Fact: Oregon State University was the first accredited College of Public Health and Human Sciences

22. University of Louisville

The School of Public Health and Information Sciences at UL has a Ph.D. program in Public Health Science with a Health Management concentration.

This program prepares you to teach or conduct research in the promotion of improved health in communities. There are 51 credit hours required for this degree which includes required core courses in Health Management, Health Management Research Methods, Theoretical Foundations, and seminars. The Health Policy concentration includes studies in Policy to Advance Health Equity, Urban Policy and Administration, Health Policy and Analysis, etc. These courses will prepare you to sit for the qualifying exam prior to candidacy acceptance and the dissertation proposal and acceptance.

An MPH (or other relevant health profession master’s degree), official academic transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and other documents. There are limited fellowships and assistantships are offered in teaching, service, and research. Both fellowships and assistantships provide a stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance.

Fast Fact: The University of Louisville was founded in 1798 and the graduate Public Health program ranks #54 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Public Health schools

23. Brandeis University

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Massachusetts’ Brandeis University has a Ph.D. with a Health concentration.

The Health concentration allows you to focus on U.S. or Global Health. You’ll study three areas in the concentration area, theory, and research methods. There are core studies required in topics such as Research Methods, Introduction to Stata Programming and Data Management, Applied Regression Analysis, etc. Electives are offered in a wide range of topics. You’ll complete a comprehensive paper at the end of your coursework. At Heller, you have the option of writing three-publishable papers on related topics or the more traditional monograph-style dissertation.

As a full-time PhD student, you receive a tuition waiver, health insurance, and a stipend for the first four years of study. You’ll need to supply GRE scores, and official or nonofficial transcripts, along with the standard letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and resume or CV.

Fast Fact: The Heller School ranks in the top 20 health policy and management programs of U.S. News and World Report

24. Emory University

This famed Georgia university has a Ph.D. in Health Services Research and Health Policy through the Laney Graduate School and is offered by the Rollins School of Public Health.

Only three students are admitted each year and there are only 15 to 18 students in the PhD program at a time. This doctorate focuses on interdisciplinary and public health policy. Courses are offered in Financial Management for Health Care Organizations, Public Financing in the Health Care System, Qualitative Methods for Health Services Research, Doctoral Seminar in Health Policy, Theory-Based Research Design Seminar, Doctoral Seminar in Health Economics, How Health Policymakers Think About Making Policy: Insights from Political Science and Organizational Behavior.

A master’s degree isn’t required, but you’ll need a baccalaureate degree, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc. All Ph.D. students are given an annual stipend during the first 24 months for teaching or research assistantships.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report ranks the Rollins School of Public Health #5 in the nation.

25. Colorado School of Public Health

This PhD in Health Services Research degree is a result of a collaboration between Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Colorado.

The program is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver and requires 69-72 credit hours. Courses include studies in Biostatistical Methods, SAS Database Design and Management, Clinical Science Research Se​​​​minar, Grant Writing, Health Care Economics, Epidemiology, Foundations in Public Health, etc. Of course, a dissertation is required which will follow the school’s pursuit of scientific studies to predict disease and develop interventions. This ranges from hospital finances to emergency disaster preparedness.

Depending on residency status, the tuition cost for this program ranges from $34,914-$82,110 per academic year. There is financial support available . General admission requirements are fairly standard with GRE scores, official transcripts, a personal statement, supportive letters of recommendation, and more. The school encourages you to contact them for additional information.

Fast Fact: This school ranks in the top 25 of Public Health schools by U.S. News and World Report

Why Should I Get a PhD in Health Management and Policy?

Obtaining a PhD does several things for you and your career.

Healthcare is a fluid industry with new technologies, information, and regulations occurring frequently that have a direct impact on the care of patients. A PhD in Health Management and Policy allows you to understand and use tools to problem solve, anticipate issues, and conduct research in methods to better provide quality healthcare. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an 18% job growth for high-level, health care professionals between 2018-2028.

If you’re a mid-level administrator, having a PhD or Doctorate of Health Administration (DHA) demonstrates to your organization that you have the knowledge, skills, and ability to address organizational structure and strategy. Additionally, an advanced, terminal degree allows you to develop mentorships and relationships with other healthcare management professionals which will benefit your organization.

Professionals with a PhD or DHA could be the head of a particular department or facility, conduct research and development, as well as manage patient information. Healthcare managers’ and policy developers’ responsibilities can include finance and economics, strategic development, health informatics, etc.

A terminal degree can allow you to become a university or college professor, conduct healthcare-related research and development, director of a hospital, healthcare system, outpatient clinic, or physician group office.

How Do I Choose a Health Management Doctoral Program?

Accreditation

One consideration for choosing a doctoral, or any health education, program is accreditation. Be sure the school you end up choosing holds, at least, regional accreditation from Department of Education-approved agencies such as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC), etc.

You may also want to determine if your program holds degree-specific accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Coursework/Timeline

Typically, PhD programs can take up to 8-10 years to complete, including coursework, qualifying exams, dissertation proposals, dissertation writing, and defense. Some programs are shorter, accepting transfer credits, professional work experience, etc. Online degree programs frequently can be completed in 3-5 years.

You’ll want to consider programs that offer classes in health informatics, health economics and finance, research design, methods and analysis, strategic planning, healthcare law, regulations, and ethics, and more.

The cost of a doctoral program is always a concern, but there’s good news. Most doctoral programs offer tuition waivers, fellowships, graduate teaching assistantships, stipends, and health insurance. Be sure to check with your school to see what your financial options may be.

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The PhD in Health Policy is a highly interdisciplinary program that will develop the specialized skills you need for a research and teaching career in health policy.

The program is collaborative at its core, with its curriculum drawing from six Harvard schools:

• Harvard Business School
• Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
• Harvard Kennedy School
• Harvard Law School
• Harvard Medical School
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

With more than 100 Harvard faculty members from these schools integrated in the program, you have access to the insights of leading experts across the full academic and professional spectrum.

Balance broad and specialized knowledge.

As a PhD in Health Policy student, you take courses throughout Harvard’s specialized schools. This allows you to become familiar with the conceptual frameworks, vernacular and perspectives of researchers from other disciplines.

At the same time, developing specialized skills in a discipline is a hallmark of the program, which is why you specialize in one of five concentrations:

• Decision Sciences
• Methods for Policy Research
• Political Analysis

The PhD in Health Policy degree is awarded by the  Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). Our graduates leave the program well equipped to make an impact in academia, government agencies, research institutes, think tanks, foundations, and multinational corporations. 

Doctor of Public Health

Learn to translate knowledge into powerful results as the leader of a public health organization.

For more information on the DrPH Program , please visit our website ( here ). 

The Harvard Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) will prepare you for high-level leadership to make a difference in the fields of public health and health care. This first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary degree provides advanced education in public health along with mastery of skills in management, leadership, communications, and innovation thinking. This is accomplished within a highly collaborative, small-group learning environment. The DrPH Program is a three-year program (with an option to extend to a fourth year) and during this time, students will learn how to address complex problems of public health policy and use advanced analytical and managerial tools to lead organizational and societal change. You will learn the scholarship of translation, assembling scientific evidence and using it to achieve real results in the field. Also, you will gain hands-on experience working to achieve a specific public health objective under the guidance of Harvard’s world-renowned faculty.

The Harvard DrPH is planned as a 3-year academic program (with an option to extend to a fourth year).  The first two years of the Harvard DrPH involve full-time, on-campus study as part of a collaborative cohort of approximately 9 – 15 students. The academic training will cover the biological, social, and economic foundations of public health, as well as essential statistical, quantitative, and methodological skills you will need to address today’s complex public health challenges, which rarely fall within neat disciplinary boundaries. You will also shape an individualized course of study in your second year by selecting courses to deepen specific areas of expertise and build skills that you will apply during your third year capstone project.

The DrPH Doctoral Project is the culminating experience of the Harvard DrPH degree program, and the primary locus of the knowledge translation elements of the degree. The pedagogical intent behind the Doctoral Project’s design is to provide an opportunity for the DrPH degree candidate to practice and develop personal leadership skills while engaging in a project that contributes substantively to advances in public health or healthcare.  

The optional fourth year are for students who need more time to complete their Doctoral Project.

Your Future

As a Harvard DrPH graduate, you will be ready to lead. You will be equipped with experience gained through real-world case work and field work conducted at a variety of organizations. You will have the skills to possibly start new organizations or work from within to change existing ones. You will know how to translate public health research into effective policies, programs, and initiatives that dramatically improve individual and population health. You will be comfortable in a leadership role and confident in your public health expertise. And whether you choose to pursue a career in a nongovernmental organization, health ministry, government agency, health care provider, start-up, or more established private sector business, you will be prepared to make a difference.

If you aspire to a leadership position in public health—whether at a health ministry, government agency, consulting firm, health-related start-up, established corporation, nongovernmental organization, or international organization—the Harvard DrPH will equip you to meet your goals.

Our Community

As a DrPH student, you will work closely with Harvard’s renowned faculty through rigorous case discussions, simulations, and field experiences in a variety of major public health organizations. You will also collaborate with passionate, highly skilled classmates who bring diverse talents, backgrounds, and creative problem-solving skills to the classroom. The rich relationships you establish during this experience will become lasting sources of collaboration and support, along with the global network you will gain as a member of the Harvard alumni community.

Who Should Apply?

All candidates for admission to the Harvard DrPH should have, at a minimum:

• A master’s OR doctoral degree in the health sciences or in another related field or non-US equivalent.
• At least six years of full-time public health and/or public service experience in a relevant discipline .  Advanced degrees will not be considered in lieu of work experience as coursework will build directly on professional skills and experiences.
• Prior coursework in public health-related methods and in specific technical areas of public health is also beneficial.

Beyond the formal qualifications, we seek top applicants who demonstrate an appetite and vision to effect change, displaying the energy and creativity to have already moved along that path early in their careers. We also explicitly seek to admit students with interest and experience across a broad cross-section of public and private areas of public health and health care locally, nationally, and internationally.

All students admitted to the DrPH program, including international students, should complete the financial aid application process . For admitted students with financial need, 50% tuition scholarships are offered for the first two years of the program.

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