University of Arkansas-Fort Smith · Fort Smith, Arkansas
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA)
What Should You Know About Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) is a MS program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas, offered online. It requires 34 credit hours and takes five semesters including summers (as little as two years). At $394 per credit, estimated tuition is $13,396 before fees (resident rate). University of Arkansas-Fort Smith isn't on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026).
Program Details
| Degree | MS (MS or MA in healthcare administration or management) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 34 credit hours |
| Length | Five semesters including summers (as little as two years) |
| Tuition | $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) (2026-27) |
From uafs.edu, reviewed September 28, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $13,396 is the 4th lowest of 60 MS / MA programs on this site with an estimate (median $23,400).
- Its 34 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS / MA programs, one of the shorter programs.
- This site lists 67 online MS / MA programs, this one included.
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Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Cost?
$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). That works out to about $13,396 for 34 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.
How Long Is Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA)?
34 credit hours, Five semesters including summers (as little as two years), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHCA) CAHME Accredited?
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith isn't on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026).