Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Penn Health Administration Programs
University of Pennsylvania
What Health Administration Degrees Does Penn Offer?
Penn offers 2 health administration master's programs (Healthcare MBA and MS / MA). 1 is offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Published tuition: $7,052 per course unit including fees ($6,710 tuition); about $77,572 total for 11 CUs.
2 Programs at Penn
Wharton MBA, Health Care Management Major at Penn (University of Pennsylvania)
Penn (University of Pennsylvania) · PhiladelphiaFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) at Penn (University of Pennsylvania)
Penn (University of Pennsylvania) · PhiladelphiaFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$7,052per creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at Penn
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton MBA, Health Care Management major | |||
| Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) | $7,052 per course unit including fees ($6,710 tuition); about $77,572 total for 11 CUs |
From Penn'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 Penn Compares
It awarded 121 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 16 in Pennsylvania and 19th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| Penn | Pennsylvania median | U.S. median |
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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 Penn CAHME Accredited?
Penn 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 Penn awarded 121 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With Penn
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools:
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) at American Public University System
American Public University System · Charles Town, WVFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$18,800$470/creditAccreditationCAHMEOnline Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) at Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, INFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,138$754/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$43,932$1,046/creditAccreditationCAHME
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits32Est. tuition$9,120$285/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) at Peirce College
Peirce College · Philadelphia, PAFormatOnline, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$9,900$330/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Penn: Common Questions
Is Penn's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
Penn 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 Penn Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) is offered online.
How Much Does Penn's Program Cost?
Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI): $7,052 per course unit including fees ($6,710 tuition); about $77,572 total for 11 CUs. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Penn Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI): Annual in-person seminar on Penn's campus.
How Long Is Penn's Program?
Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI): 11 course units (11 courses), 20 months (or up to 3 years).