Washington, District of Columbia
GW Health Administration Programs
George Washington University
What Health Administration Degrees Does GW Offer?
GW offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. GW is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $90,000.
2 Programs at GW
Master of Health Administration (Residential) at GW (George Washington University)
GW (George Washington University) · WashingtonFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$18,000per termAccreditationCAHMEOnline Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW) at GW (George Washington University)
GW (George Washington University) · WashingtonFormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$90,000$2,000/creditAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at GW
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (residential) | $18,000 per term for 9 credits (Milken Institute SPH cost of attendance, full-time residential) | ||
| Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW) | GRE not required | At least 2 years full-time health-sector experience or 3 years full-time professional experience in another industry; applicants must be currently employed in health care | $2,000 per credit ($90,000 estimated total) |
From GW'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 GW Compares
GW's lowest estimated tuition, $90,000 for Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW), is above the national median of $27,000 (269th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 45 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 133 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 3 in District of Columbia and 17th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| GW | District of Columbia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $90,000 | $90,000 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 45 | 45 | 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.
Graduate Certificates at GW
- Graduate Certificate in Health Services Generalist (healthcare management) (18 credits)
- Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care
Is GW CAHME Accredited?
GW is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (residential) and Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW). 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 GW awarded 133 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With GW
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Science in Health Care Administration (On-Campus, Full Time) at Trinity University
Trinity University · San Antonio, TXFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$90,000published totalAccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), Online at USC
USC · Los Angeles, CAFormatHybridCredits36Est. tuition$91,404$2,539/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition$87,648$1,826/creditAccreditationCAHME
- FormatHybridCredits36.5Est. tuition$93,316published totalAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Administration at University of Miami
University of Miami · Coral Gables, FLFormatOn campusCredits40Est. tuition$98,280$2,457/creditAccreditationCAHME
GW: Common Questions
Is GW's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
GW is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (residential) and Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW).
Does GW Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. GW's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does GW's Program Cost?
Master of Health Administration (residential): $18,000 per term for 9 credits (Milken Institute SPH cost of attendance, full-time residential). Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW): $2,000 per credit ($90,000 estimated total) (about $90,000 for 45 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does GW Require the GRE or GMAT?
Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW): GRE not required.
Does GW Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration (residential): Required residency (HSML 6271) of at least 280 hours, typically a summer internship between the first and second years; employed students may complete an approved special project. Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW): Two on-campus immersions in Washington, D.C., one off-campus immersion at a health organization, and an Organizational Research Project capstone.
How Long Is GW's Program?
Master of Health Administration (residential): 45 credits, 2 years full time; flexible pathways available. Online Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW): 45 credits, 24 months (accelerated), 30 months (standard) or up to 48 months.