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Online Healthcare Administration Degrees

Healthcare administration degrees that US colleges and universities offer online — bachelor's, master's and MHA, doctoral, and separately labelled healthcare MBA programs. “Online” describes how coursework is delivered; it does not tell you whether you must visit campus or complete an internship. Every listing shows campus attendance and practical training separately, as the university states them. Hybrid programs with substantial on-campus coursework are not listed here; find them on the program search.

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102

verified online programs

4

state no required campus visits

25

require campus residencies or visits

46

require an internship, residency or practicum

Online coursework, campus visits and practical training are three different questions

Coursework delivery

Whether classes are taught online, on campus or in a hybrid format. An online program can be asynchronous, scheduled live, or both.

Campus attendance

Many online MHA and DHA programs require on-campus residencies, immersions or orientations. “No required campus visits” appears only when the university states it; otherwise each required visit is listed, or the program shows the requirement as not published.

Practical experience

An administrative residency, internship or practicum happens at a hospital or health organization, not on campus. Program pages show published hours, who arranges the placement and whether it can be done near home.

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Health Management

Bachelor of Science in Health Management (Direct Assessment)

Bachelor'sBSDegree completionDegree completion
Location: Phoenix, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 120 credits
Tuition: $2,500 per term · All students — Flat tuition per 12-week term · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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University of Phoenix

Master of Health Administration

Master'sMHA CAHME accredited
Location: Phoenix, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: 17 months (MHA/MIS), traditional format (Printed in the traditional-format comparison.) · 36 credits
Tuition: $698 per credit · All students — Cost per credit · year not statedEst. total tuition $25,128 (36 credits × $698 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: applied capstone project
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University of Phoenix

Master of Health Administration and Master of Business Administration

Master of Health Administration - MBA Dual Degree

Master'sMHA/MBAJoint degree
Location: Phoenix, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 58 credits
Tuition: $698 per credit · All students — Cost per credit · year not statedEst. total tuition $40,484 (58 credits × $698 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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University of Phoenix

Master of Health Administration

Master of Health Administration (Competency-Based)

Master'sMHAOther pathway CAHME accredited
Location: Phoenix, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: less than 12 months (Printed as 'Complete in less than 12 months and for under $11,000.') · 36 credits
Tuition: $10,800 entire program · All students — MHA-CB estimated program cost · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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University of Phoenix

Doctor of Health Administration

Professional doctorateDHAFunding not verified
Location: Phoenix, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 54 credits
Tuition: $810 per credit · All students — Cost per credit · year not statedEst. total tuition $43,740 (54 credits × $810 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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University of Scranton

Master of Health Administration

Master'sMHA CAHME accredited
Location: Scranton, PAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: 2.5 years
Tuition: $965 per credit · All students · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: administrative residency
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University of Southern California

Executive Master of Health Administration

Executive Master of Health Administration Online (EMHA)

Master'sEMHAExecutive CAHME accredited
Location: Los Angeles, CAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Online with required campus visitsCoursework is online, with required in-person sessions such as an orientation, residency, immersion or on-campus presentation.Required in person: on-campus residency · Study intensity not published
Duration: 24 months or less · 36 credits
Tuition: $2,539 per credit · All students — Per Unit Cost · year not stated
Next deadline: November 1, 2026 · Spring 2027
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Master of Science in Health Administration

Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA)

Master'sMSHA CAHME accredited
Location: Richmond, VAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Online with required campus visitsCoursework is online, with required in-person sessions such as an orientation, residency, immersion or on-campus presentation.Required in person: on-campus residency · Full-time or part-time
Duration: 22 months (Full-time schedule; part-time students spend about 10 additional months in classes per the bulletin.) · 41 credits
Tuition: $47,000 entire program · Resident (in-state) — Estimated total in-state tuition · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

BS in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor'sBSFirst-year entryTransfer entry
Location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: as few as 48 months (course-based); as few as 21 months (Tempo Learning) (Minimums; depend on transfer credits and format.) · 181 credits
Tuition: $360 per credit · All students — Course-based: tuition per quarter hour (181 quarter credit hours) · year not statedEst. total tuition $65,160 (181 credits × $360 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Walden University

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) – course-based

Master'sMHA CAHME accredited
Location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: as few as 18 months (Minimum time without specialization; varies with transfer credits and course load.) · 53 credits
Tuition: $545 per credit · All students — Tuition, 53 quarter credit hours · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Walden University

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) – Tempo Learning

Master'sMHAOther pathway
Location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: as few as 22 months (Self-paced; minimum depends on pace and transfer credits.)
Tuition: $4,000 per term · All students — Tempo Learning subscription tuition per 3-month subscription period · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Walden University

Doctor of Healthcare Administration

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)

Professional doctorateDHAFunding not verified
Location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: as few as 24 months (Applies to students who already hold an MHA (58 quarter credits).) · 58 credits
Tuition: $835 per credit · All students — Tuition per quarter credit (coursework and capstone) · year not statedEst. total tuition $48,430 (58 credits × $835 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: applied capstone project
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Walden University

Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Administration

PhD in Healthcare Administration

PhDFunding not verified
Location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: Online with required campus visitsCoursework is online, with required in-person sessions such as an orientation, residency, immersion or on-campus presentation.Required in person: on-campus residency · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 53 credits
Tuition: $775 per credit · All students — Tuition per quarter hour (coursework and dissertation) · year not statedEst. total tuition $41,075 (53 credits × $775 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Weber State University

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

Bachelor'sBS AUPHA certified
Location: Ogden, UTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published
Tuition: $5,768 per academic year · Online students — Online only (non-resident), under 60 credit hours: Full-Time Tuition (2 semesters) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Weber State University

Master of Health Administration

Executive Master of Health Administration (Online)

Master'sMHAExecutive CAHME accredited
Location: Ogden, UTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Full-time or part-time
Duration: 16 months (four semesters including summers, full-time) (Full-time registration)
Tuition: $35,000 entire program · All students · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: field experience
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Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

B.S. Healthcare Administration

Bachelor'sBSTransfer entry
Location: Salt Lake City, UTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published
Tuition: $3,850 per term · All students · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: applied capstone project
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Western Governors University

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master'sMHA
Location: Salt Lake City, UTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Can be completed in as little as 12 months; standard is two years (12 months only for students who accelerate)
Tuition: $4,995 per term · All students · year not stated
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: applied capstone project
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Wichita State University

Bachelor of Science in Health Management

BS in Health Management

Bachelor'sBS AUPHA certified
Location: Wichita, KSUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 120 credits
Tuition: $259.75 per credit · Resident (in-state) — Basic Fees: Undergraduate Tuition, Resident · 2025-2026Est. total tuition $73,832.40 (120 credits × $615.27 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: practicum (160 hours)
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Wichita State University

Bachelor of Science in Health Management and Master of Health Administration

Accelerated BS in Health Management to Master of Health Administration

Master'sBS/MHAJoint degreeAccelerated
Location: Wichita, KSUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published
Tuition: Tuition not published / not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Residency / internship not verified
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Wichita State University

Master of Health Administration

Master'sMHA CAHME accredited
Location: Wichita, KSUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Delivery: OnlineAll coursework is online. Campus attendance is shown separately: "No required campus visits" appears only when the university states it.Campus visit requirements not published · Study intensity not published
Duration: Length not published · 43 credits
Tuition: $350.73 per credit · Online students — Basic Fees: Graduate Tuition, Resident (online majors are charged the resident rate per footnote 1) · 2025-2026Est. total tuition $15,081.39 (43 credits × $350.73 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Practical training: Required: practicum
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Online MHA and master's tuition on one comparable basis

Universities publish online tuition per credit, per term or for the whole program, and often separately for residents and nonresidents. We estimate total tuition only where a program publishes both a per-credit rate and its required credits (or a whole-program figure), using the rate that applies to all students or, when rates differ, the nonresident rate. Fees and residency travel are excluded. 51 of 64 online master's programs publish enough to be compared; the full method is on the affordable online MHA page.

Online healthcare administration master's programs ordered by estimated total tuition (published rate × required credits, fees excluded).
School and programFormatPublished rate usedCreditsEstimated total tuition
University of PhoenixMaster of Health Administration (Competency-Based)Fully online$10,800 entire programAll students — MHA-CB estimated program cost · year not stated36$10,800published total
Wichita State UniversityMaster of Health AdministrationFully online$350.73 per creditOnline students — Basic Fees: Graduate Tuition, Resident (online majors are charged the resident rate per footnote 1) · 2025-202643$15,081.39rate × credits
Appalachian State UniversityMaster of Health Administration (MHA) – OnlineFully online$344.21 per creditOnline students — App State Online graduate, NC Resident, total per credit hour (before MHA differential) · Fall 2026/Spring 20246$15,833.66rate × credits
Texas State UniversityMaster of Long-Term Care AdministrationFully online$16,566 entire programAll students · year not stated33$16,566published total
American Public University SystemOnline Master of Science in Healthcare AdministrationFully online$470 per creditAll students · year not stated40$18,800rate × credits
Texas State UniversityExecutive Master of Healthcare Administration (Executive Concentration, online)Fully online$20,080 entire programAll students · year not stated40$20,080published total
Colorado State University GlobalOnline Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Fully online$675 per creditAll students · year not stated36$24,300rate × credits
Franklin UniversityMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Fully online$690 per creditAll students · year not stated36$24,840rate × credits
University of PhoenixMaster of Health AdministrationFully online$698 per creditAll students — Cost per credit · year not stated36$25,128rate × credits
Liberty UniversityMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration OnlineFully online$600 per creditAll students — Graduate Full Time · 2026-202742$25,200rate × credits

Online MHA or online healthcare MBA?

A Master of Health Administration (and an MS in Healthcare Administration or Management) is a dedicated healthcare management degree. A healthcare MBA is a Master of Business Administration with a healthcare concentration: its core is general business, and the awarded degree is the MBA. We keep them apart — MBA pathways appear on the online healthcare MBA page, not in the MHA results.

MHA vs MBA in healthcare management

Accreditation online

CAHME accredits specific graduate programs. An online MHA is CAHME-accredited only when the online program itself is covered — the campus program's accreditation does not transfer automatically. 40 online master's programs have a verified CAHME record in our directory. CAHME-accredited programs

Admissions for online programs

  • Online master's programs usually require a bachelor's degree; some ask for healthcare or management experience, especially executive pathways. Each profile shows what the university publishes.
  • GRE and GMAT policies are shown as published. A program that does not mention a test is shown as not verified, not as “no GRE”.
  • Missing work-experience information is never treated as “no experience required”.
  • Online programs often have several start terms a year — check the intake listed with each deadline.

Master's admissions requirements guide

Where you live still matters

An online program listed under a state is offered by a school based in that state. That does not limit enrollment to residents, and it does not guarantee that every resident can enroll: institutions must be authorized to enroll online students in each state, and some publish states they cannot accept. Where a university publishes these restrictions, the program page shows them; use the enrollment-restrictions filter to find them.

International students: online study generally does not lead to a US student visa. Programs that publish whether international students may enroll show it on their page.

Online healthcare administration degrees: common questions

Is an online MHA the same degree as the on-campus MHA?
Often the award is the same, but the online program may have its own curriculum, tuition, residency schedule, admissions and accreditation status. We list each format as its own program when the university publishes different facts, and show the awarded degree on every profile.
Do online healthcare administration programs require campus visits?
Some do, some do not, and many do not say. We show "No required campus visits" only when the university states it. Required residencies, immersions and orientations are listed on each program page with their frequency and location when published.
Can I complete an internship or administrative residency near home?
Some programs let students complete practical experience at a health organization in their own community or at their current employer; others arrange placements. We show this only when the university states it — check the residency and internship section of each profile.
Is an online MHA CAHME-accredited?
Only if CAHME's accreditation covers that online program. We record CAHME status program by program, verified on the program's own page or CAHME's site, and show candidacy and probation as published.
Are online programs cheaper?
Not necessarily. Online rates range widely, and some universities charge online students the same as campus students. Compare estimated total tuition on the same basis (rate × credits, fees excluded), then add fees and any residency travel each program lists.

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