Northridge, California
California State University-Northridge Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does California State University-Northridge Offer?
California State University-Northridge offers 1 health administration master's program (MHA). It is offered hybrid. California State University-Northridge is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $18,928.
The California State University-Northridge Program
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge · NorthridgeFormatHybridCredits44Est. tuition$18,928published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at California State University-Northridge
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (MHA) | GRE/GMAT not required | One year of paid healthcare work experience preferred; internships and volunteer experience also considered | $18,928 estimated total program cost for California residents on the 2-year plan ($38,908 out-of-state) |
From California State University-Northridge's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 28, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How California State University-Northridge Compares
California State University-Northridge's lowest estimated tuition, $18,928 for Master of Health Administration (MHA), is below the national median of $27,000 (53rd lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 44 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 23 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 20 in California and 123rd of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| California State University-Northridge | California median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $18,928 | $29,412 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 44 | 39 | 39 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MHA cost and loan calculator adds fees and 2026 federal loan limits.
Is California State University-Northridge CAHME Accredited?
California State University-Northridge is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA). CAHME is the accreditor for graduate programs in healthcare management; it reviews each program, not the whole university, so a school can have an accredited MHA alongside unaccredited online or MBA tracks. All CAHME-accredited programs · CAHME accreditation checker
Federal data (IPEDS) show California State University-Northridge awarded 23 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With California State University-Northridge
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) at Texas State University
Texas State University · San Marcos, TXFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$20,080$502/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online at Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery · Montgomery, ALFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$17,388$483/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NVFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$17,246$383/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NCFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$17,033published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOn campus, HybridCredits57Est. tuition$21,070$370/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
California State University-Northridge: Common Questions
Is California State University-Northridge's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
California State University-Northridge is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA).
Does California State University-Northridge Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. California State University-Northridge's program is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does California State University-Northridge's Program Cost?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): $18,928 estimated total program cost for California residents on the 2-year plan ($38,908 out-of-state). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does California State University-Northridge Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): GRE/GMAT not required.
Does California State University-Northridge Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): Supervised field experience in the final year (HSCI 693A/B/C); no separate internship required; comprehensive exam or thesis/project.
How Long Is California State University-Northridge's Program?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): 44-45 units, 2 to 4 years; most students finish in 3 years.
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