Chicago, Illinois

Rush University Health Administration Programs

CAHME accreditedCollege of Health Sciences, Department of Health Systems ManagementPrivate nonprofit

What Health Administration Degrees Does Rush University Offer?

Rush University offers 2 health administration master's programs (MS / MA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. Rush University is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $68,744.

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2 Programs at Rush University

Admissions and Cost at Rush University

ProgramGRE/GMATExperiencePublished tuition
Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track)GRE not requiredIntended for applicants with less than five years of health care experience$1,322 per credit
Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track)GRE required; waived with five years of relevant health care experienceFive years of relevant health care career experience$1,322 per credit

From Rush 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 Rush University Compares

Rush University's lowest estimated tuition, $68,744 for Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track), is above the national median of $27,000 (260th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 52 to 58 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 40 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 8 in Illinois and 82nd of 298 nationally among schools on this site.

Rush UniversityIllinois medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest program)$68,744$27,600$27,000
Credits52–584039

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.

Is Rush University CAHME Accredited?

Rush University is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track) and Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track). 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 Rush University awarded 40 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.

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Rush University: Common Questions

Is Rush University's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?

Rush University is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track) and Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track).

Does Rush University Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?

No. Rush University's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

How Much Does Rush University's Program Cost?

Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track): $1,322 per credit (about $76,676 for 58 credits, before fees). Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track): $1,322 per credit (about $68,744 for 52 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Rush University Require the GRE or GMAT?

Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track): GRE not required. Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track): GRE required; waived with five years of relevant health care experience.

Does Rush University Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?

Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track): Minimum 440-hour healthcare management internship; master's project and strategic management capstone. Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track): One onsite campus session per term.

How Long Is Rush University's Program?

Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track): 58 credit hours, 2 years full time or 4 years part time. Master of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track): 52 credit hours, 24 months full time (six terms).

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Sources

  1. rushu.rush.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 28, 2026
  2. CAHME, accredited and certified programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23

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