In the Vanguard of Vision – Higher Education Resource Guide Recognizes Top Program Across Various Disciplines Intelligent.com, a well-respected resource for higher education rankings and research, has raised the LECOM ranking for Best Online Master’s in Health Services Degree Programs from #5 in 2021 to #3 in 2025.
The first Master’s in Health Service Administration Program (MHSA) class of 11 students was graduated by LECOM in June of 2015. As of June 2024, the MHSA Program had matriculated a
total of ten cohorts resulting in 424 graduates. The recognition by Intelligent.com underscores the preeminent status of LECOM as a leader in higher education.
Using a data-driven methodology, Intelligent.com evaluated programs across a broad range of criteria, including academic quality, graduation rates, cost, return on investment (ROI), and student resources. Each program was scored on a proprietary scale of 0 to 100, drawing upon trusted resources, such as the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, U.S. News & World Report, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This rigorous evaluation ensures that only institutions and programs with a proven track record of academic excellence and strong student outcomes receive recognition. The LECOM MHSA
Program scored an impressive 98.9 in the analysis. This distinction spotlights and elucidates the LECOM commitment to providing students with superlative education and with the tools needed for professional success.
With a focus upon academic rigor and affordability, LECOM continues to prepare students for the evolving demands associated with the healthcare professions. “Intelligent.com rankings are a reflection of our dedication to academic excellence,” commented John M. Ferretti, D.O., LECOM President and CEO. “We are proud that so many of our programs have been recognized, further demonstrating our commitment to helping students succeed in their educational and professional pursuits,” affirmed the LECOM visionary.
For LECOM scholars, the MHSA Program has opened wide the doors of opportunity, allowing them to realize their health profession dreams. The path to such worthy results is winding and varied; it is a mission built upon a foresight melded with action – for visionaries make the future, and doers shape the world. Such is the essence of every LECOM undertaking as a timeless educational institution in the vanguard of vision.