West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University Global Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does Purdue University Global Offer?
Purdue University Global offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA and Healthcare MBA). All are offered online. Purdue University Global is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $25,220.
2 Programs at Purdue University Global
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) at Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global · West LafayetteFormatOnlineCredits52quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,220$485/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Health Care Management Concentration at Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global · West LafayetteFormatOnlineCredits76quarter creditsEst. tuition$36,860$485/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at Purdue University Global
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) | $485 per quarter credit hour | ||
| Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentration | $485 per quarter credit hour |
From Purdue University Global'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 Purdue University Global Compares
Purdue University Global's lowest estimated tuition, $25,220 for Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA), is below the national median of $27,000 (121st lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 52 to 76 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 208 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 9 in Indiana and 9th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| Purdue University Global | Indiana median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $25,220 | $24,780 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 52–76 | 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.
Dual Degrees at Purdue University Global
Is Purdue University Global CAHME Accredited?
Purdue University Global is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA). 1 other program listed here is not covered. 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 Purdue University Global awarded 208 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With Purdue University Global
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$25,128$698/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Administration at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Little Rock, ARFormatOnlineCredits51Est. tuition$25,041$491/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration (Online Accelerated) at IU Indianapolis
IU Indianapolis · Indianapolis, INFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$25,421$605/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,840$690/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits46Est. tuition$23,506$511/creditAccreditationCAHME
Purdue University Global: Common Questions
Is Purdue University Global's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
Purdue University Global is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA). 1 other program listed here is not covered.
Does Purdue University Global Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) and Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentration are offered online.
How Much Does Purdue University Global's Program Cost?
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA): $485 per quarter credit hour (about $25,220 for 52 credits, before fees). Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentration: $485 per quarter credit hour (about $36,860 for 76 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Purdue University Global Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA): Practice-focused capstone (HA599 Master's Capstone in Health Care Administration).
How Long Is Purdue University Global's Program?
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA): 52 quarter credits, About 1.5 years full time (18-month median time to graduation). Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentration: 76 quarter credits with a concentration.
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