Ithaca, New York
Cornell University Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does Cornell University Offer?
Cornell University offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. Cornell University is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $93,316.
2 Programs at Cornell University
Sloan Master of Health Administration (Residential) at Cornell University
Cornell University · IthacaFormatOn campusCredits64Est. tuition$48,414per yearAccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits36.5Est. tuition$93,316published totalAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at Cornell University
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential) | GRE not required | Full-time work and health care experience preferred, not required | $48,414 tuition and fees (2026-2027) |
| Executive Master of Health Administration | At least 5 years of professional work experience | $93,316 flat-rate tuition for students starting Summer 2026 (standard 18-month program) |
From Cornell University'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 Cornell University Compares
Cornell University's lowest estimated tuition, $93,316 for Executive Master of Health Administration, is above the national median of $27,000 (273rd lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 36.5 to 64 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 77 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 24 in New York and 38th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| Cornell University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $93,316 | $51,660 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 36.5–64 | 36 | 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.
Dual Degrees at Cornell University
Is Cornell University CAHME Accredited?
Cornell University is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential) and Executive Master of Health Administration. 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 Cornell University awarded 77 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With Cornell University
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), Online at USC
USC · Los Angeles, CAFormatHybridCredits36Est. tuition$91,404$2,539/creditAccreditationCAHMEOnline Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW) at GW (George Washington University)
GW (George Washington University) · Washington, DCFormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$90,000$2,000/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Health Care Administration (On-Campus, Full Time) at Trinity University
Trinity University · San Antonio, TXFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$90,000published totalAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration at University of Miami
University of Miami · Coral Gables, FLFormatOn campusCredits40Est. tuition$98,280$2,457/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition$87,648$1,826/creditAccreditationCAHME
Cornell University: Common Questions
Is Cornell University's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
Cornell University is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential) and Executive Master of Health Administration.
Does Cornell University Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. Cornell University's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Cornell University's Program Cost?
Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential): $48,414 tuition and fees (2026-2027). Executive Master of Health Administration: $93,316 flat-rate tuition for students starting Summer 2026 (standard 18-month program). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Cornell University Require the GRE or GMAT?
Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential): GRE not required.
Does Cornell University Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential): Required 10-week summer internship between first and second years; year-long second-year capstone consulting project. Executive Master of Health Administration: Capstone project mentored by Executives-in-Residence; two week-long sessions in Ithaca and one weekend session in Boston.
How Long Is Cornell University's Program?
Sloan Master of Health Administration (residential): 64 credits, 2 years full time. Executive Master of Health Administration: 36.5 credits, 18 months.