Master in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $650 per credit hour..

This programme prepares students to lead in higher education institutions through a research-based approach to organizational and institutional challenges. Students develop skills in policy analysis, student affairs leadership, and strategic planning. The curriculum emphasizes theory applied to real-world settings in colleges and universities. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format to accommodate working professionals.

Focus areas include Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs, Policy Analysis, Institutional Strategy.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a capstone project. All courses are offered in a hybrid format combining online and on-campus instruction.

Graduates take on leadership roles in college student services, academic administration, and institutional advancement offices.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. hybrid, part-time, typically completed in 2 to 3 years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.