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Columbia University · Department of Health Policy and Management
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
A 45.5-credit part-time cohort MHA over seven semesters for working professionals with at least one year of health-related experience; classes typically meet two evenings a week on campus or online, with a final-summer health system simulation weekend.
Part-time cohort program leading to the Master of Health Administration.
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
In-person class sessions Required
Classes two evenings per week (sometimes three), on campus or online; some weekend electives
two evenings per week · New York, NY
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Other in-person requirement Required
Culminating Health System Simulation over one long weekend in the final summer
once
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Residency, internship or practicum requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Priority deadline
April 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Final deadline
July 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — MHA Part Time, Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 tuition estimate (about 19.5 credits across three semesters)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $42,486 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| All students — MHA Part Time, approximate total tuition (September 2026-December 2028 cost estimate)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $101,270 | entire programSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $101,270 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — MHA Part Time, approximate total tuition (September 2026-December 2028 cost estimate), academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Need-based departmental scholarships (HPM) ScholarshipCompetitive
Possible scholarship $7,800 (cost estimate table)
Eligibility: Executive and Part-Time Hybrid applicants who have submitted all components and a FAFSA
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026None recorded for this program.
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