Fort Smith, Arkansas
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Offer?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith offers 1 health administration master's program (MS / MA). It is offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $13,396.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Program
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Fort SmithFormatOnlineCredits34Est. tuition$13,396$394/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) | $394 per credit hour in-state and border states; $633 out-of-state (plus $51.50 per credit mandatory fees and a $30 per credit MHCA program fee) |
From University of Arkansas-Fort Smith'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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Compares
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's lowest estimated tuition, $13,396 for Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA), is below the national median of $27,000 (11th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 34 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 10 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 3 in Arkansas and 216th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Arkansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $13,396 | $13,396 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 34 | 36 | 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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate (12 credits), online
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith CAHME Accredited?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith awarded 10 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration at Athens State University
Athens State University · Athens, ALFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$14,040$390/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) at American Public University System
American Public University System · Charles Town, WVFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$18,800$470/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at William Carey University
William Carey University · Hattiesburg, MSFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$14,850$495/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Management at College of Staten Island CUNY
College of Staten Island CUNY · Staten Island, NYFormatOnline, HybridCredits33Est. tuition$15,510$470/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College · New Britain, CTFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$15,870$529/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith: Common Questions
Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) is offered online.
How Much Does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Program Cost?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA): $394 per credit hour in-state and border states; $633 out-of-state (plus $51.50 per credit mandatory fees and a $30 per credit MHCA program fee) (about $13,396 for 34 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Long Is University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's Program?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA): 34 credit hours, Five semesters including summers (as little as two years).