Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island College Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does Rhode Island College Offer?
Rhode Island College offers 2 health administration master's programs (MS / MA). They are offered in person. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $22,932.
2 Programs at Rhode Island College
- Format–Credits50Est. tuition$27,300$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S. at Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College · ProvidenceFormat–Credits42Est. tuition$22,932$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at Rhode Island College
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care Administration M.S. | GMAT or GRE required; waived for RIC or URI graduates with a B.S. in HCA, health or human sciences, nursing or business and a 3.00 major GPA | Applicants with a bachelor's in an unrelated field may be considered with relevant work experience | $546 per credit in-state; $820 Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 out-of-state |
| Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S. | GMAT or GRE required; waived for RIC or URI graduates with a B.S. in HCA, health or human sciences, nursing or business and a 3.00 major GPA | $546 per credit in-state; $820 Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 out-of-state |
From Rhode Island College'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 Rhode Island College Compares
Rhode Island College's lowest estimated tuition, $22,932 for Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S., is below the national median of $27,000 (92nd lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 42 to 50 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 8 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 3 in Rhode Island and 247th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| Rhode Island College | Rhode Island median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $22,932 | $22,932 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 42–50 | 42 | 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 Rhode Island College
Graduate Certificates at Rhode Island College
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (CGS)
Is Rhode Island College CAHME Accredited?
Rhode Island College is not on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026). Its programs can still be regionally accredited through the university; CAHME is the programmatic accreditor for 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 Rhode Island College awarded 8 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With Rhode Island College
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA), Accelerated at California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CAFormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$24,750$550/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) at American Public University System
American Public University System · Charles Town, WVFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$18,800$470/creditAccreditationCAHMEOnline Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) at Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, INFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,138$754/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$22,680$630/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus · Adelphi, MDFormatOnline, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$23,310$555/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Rhode Island College: Common Questions
Is Rhode Island College's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
Rhode Island College is not on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026). Its programs can still be regionally accredited through the university; CAHME is the programmatic accreditor for health administration.
Does Rhode Island College Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. Rhode Island College's programs are offered in person, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Rhode Island College's Program Cost?
Health Care Administration M.S.: $546 per credit in-state; $820 Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 out-of-state (about $27,300 for 50 credits, before fees). Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S.: $546 per credit in-state; $820 Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 out-of-state (about $22,932 for 42 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Rhode Island College Require the GRE or GMAT?
Health Care Administration M.S.: GMAT or GRE required; waived for RIC or URI graduates with a B.S. in HCA, health or human sciences, nursing or business and a 3.00 major GPA. Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S.: GMAT or GRE required; waived for RIC or URI graduates with a B.S. in HCA, health or human sciences, nursing or business and a 3.00 major GPA.
Does Rhode Island College Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Health Care Administration M.S.: Required health care internship (HCA 567) plus a master's thesis or capstone. Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S.: Required health care internship.
How Long Is Rhode Island College's Program?
Health Care Administration M.S.: 50-52 credit hours. Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S.: 42-44 credit hours.