Charleston, South Carolina
MUSC Health Administration Programs
Medical University of South Carolina
What Health Administration Degrees Does MUSC Offer?
MUSC offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). 1 is offered online. MUSC is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $34,545.
2 Programs at MUSC
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid) at MUSC
MUSC · CharlestonFormatHybridCredits49Est. tuition$34,545$705/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster in Health Administration (Online) at MUSC
MUSC · CharlestonFormatOnlineCredits49Est. tuition$34,545$705/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at MUSC
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Health Administration (Hybrid) | not required | $705 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state) | |
| Master in Health Administration (Online) | not required | $705 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state) |
From MUSC'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 MUSC Compares
MUSC's lowest estimated tuition, $34,545 for Master in Health Administration (Hybrid), is above the national median of $27,000 (195th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 49 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 40 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 4 in South Carolina and 83rd of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| MUSC | South Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $34,545 | $25,751 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 49 | 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.
Doctoral Programs at MUSC
- Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) - Hybrid (hybrid)
- Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) - Online (online)
Is MUSC CAHME Accredited?
MUSC is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master in Health Administration (Hybrid) and Master in Health Administration (Online). 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 MUSC awarded 40 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With MUSC
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Health Administration, Health Systems Management (Online) at George Mason University
George Mason University · Fairfax, VAFormatOnlineCredits39Est. tuition$34,905$895/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Health Administration (eMHA), Online at Weber State University
Weber State University · Ogden, UTFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition$35,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits44Est. tuition$33,998$773/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Services Administration (Online) at Florida International University
Florida International University · Miami, FLFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$36,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration at Webster University
Webster University · Saint Louis, MOFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits42Est. tuition$32,550$775/creditAccreditationCAHME
MUSC: Common Questions
Is MUSC's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
MUSC is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master in Health Administration (Hybrid) and Master in Health Administration (Online).
Does MUSC Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master in Health Administration (Online) is offered online.
How Much Does MUSC's Program Cost?
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid): $705 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state) (about $34,545 for 49 credits, before fees). Master in Health Administration (Online): $705 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state) (about $34,545 for 49 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does MUSC Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid): not required. Master in Health Administration (Online): not required.
Does MUSC Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid): 6-credit Healthcare Administration Practicum (HAP 795); may be waived for students with substantial prior healthcare administration or leadership experience. Master in Health Administration (Online): Capstone (HAP 790) and 6-credit practicum (HAP 795) in the final semester, which may be completed at the student's workplace or an approved healthcare setting.
How Long Is MUSC's Program?
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid): 49 credits, 8 semesters standard or 5 semesters accelerated. Master in Health Administration (Online): 49 credits, 8 semesters standard (about 3 years) or 5 semesters accelerated (about 1.5 years).