Lowell, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell Offer?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell offers 2 health administration master's programs (MPH and Healthcare MBA). All are offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $19,650.
2 Programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell · LowellFormatOnline, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$25,620$610/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Option at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell · LowellFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$19,650$655/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management | GRE not required | $610 per credit (online graduate tuition) | |
| Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option | GRE/GMAT not required | $655 per credit (online business graduate tuition) |
From University of Massachusetts-Lowell'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 Massachusetts-Lowell Compares
University of Massachusetts-Lowell's lowest estimated tuition, $19,650 for Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option, is below the national median of $27,000 (60th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 30 to 42 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 31 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 9 in Massachusetts and 100th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $19,650 | $50,160 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 30–42 | 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.
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell CAHME Accredited?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 31 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Online MBA, Healthcare Administration Specialization at Champlain College
Champlain College · Burlington, VTFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$20,064$608/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Health Administration Concentration at Belhaven University
Belhaven University · Jackson, MSFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$19,050$635/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA in Healthcare Management (Online) at University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NCFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$20,257published totalAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Health Care Administration Concentration at Wilmington University
Wilmington University · New Castle, DEFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$20,304$564/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline MBA in Health Care Management at Concordia University-Saint Paul
Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint Paul, MNFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$18,900$525/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Common Questions
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Massachusetts-Lowell Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management and Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option are offered online.
How Much Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Program Cost?
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management: $610 per credit (online graduate tuition) (about $25,620 for 42 credits, before fees). Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option: $655 per credit (online business graduate tuition) (about $19,650 for 30 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management: GRE not required. Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option: GRE/GMAT not required.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management: Two-semester, 6-credit MPH practicum.
How Long Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Program?
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management: 42 credits. Master of Business Administration, Healthcare option: 30 credits (up to 42 with 12 credits of foundation courses), Full-time or part-time.