Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of Iowa Offer?
University of Iowa offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). 1 is offered online. University of Iowa is on CAHME's accredited list.
2 Programs at University of Iowa
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) Track at University of Iowa
University of Iowa · Iowa CityFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of Iowa
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (MHA) | GRE not required | ||
| Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) track | Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience (exceptions considered case by case) |
From University of Iowa'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 Iowa Compares
Its programs require 45 to 60 credits, against a national median of 39.
| University of Iowa | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 45–60 | 45 | 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 University of Iowa
Graduate Certificates at University of Iowa
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (15 credits), online
Doctoral Programs at University of Iowa
- PhD in Health Management and Policy (on campus)
Is University of Iowa CAHME Accredited?
University of Iowa is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) 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
Similar Programs to Compare With University of Iowa
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools:
Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based) at University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix · Phoenix, AZFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$10,800$300/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration (MHA), Online at Wichita State University
Wichita State University · Wichita, KSFormatOnlineCredits43Est. tuition$15,821$368/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NCFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$17,033published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online at Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery · Montgomery, ALFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$17,388$483/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) at Texas State University
Texas State University · San Marcos, TXFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$20,080$502/creditAccreditationCAHME
University of Iowa: Common Questions
Is University of Iowa's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of Iowa is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) track.
Does University of Iowa Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) track is offered online.
Does University of Iowa Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): GRE not required.
Does University of Iowa Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): Required MHA Internship (HMP:5810) and MHA Integrative Capstone (HMP:6150). Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) track: MHA Integrative Capstone (HMP:6150).
How Long Is University of Iowa's Program?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): 60 semester hours, Generally 21 months of full-time study. Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) track: 45 semester hours, Typically less than two years.