Columbia, South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of South Carolina-Columbia Offer?
University of South Carolina-Columbia offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. University of South Carolina-Columbia is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $25,751.
2 Programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track) at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia · ColumbiaFormatOn campusCredits58Est. tuition$33,191$572/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track) at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia · ColumbiaFormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$25,751$572/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track) | GRE not required; GRE or GMAT scores optional | MHA Professional Format: $572.25 per credit hour resident, $597.25 per credit hour nonresident; one-time $1,000 enrichment fee and $8,088 matriculation fee charged over two program years | |
| Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track) | GRE not required; GRE or GMAT scores optional | At least 3 years of work experience in a healthcare setting and current employment in a healthcare setting | Executive MHA Professional Format: $572.25 per credit hour resident, $597.25 per credit hour nonresident |
From University of South Carolina-Columbia'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 South Carolina-Columbia Compares
University of South Carolina-Columbia's lowest estimated tuition, $25,751 for Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track), is below the national median of $27,000 (126th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 45 to 58 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 19 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 4 in South Carolina and 149th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | South Carolina median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $25,751 | $25,751 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 45–58 | 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 South Carolina-Columbia
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia CAHME Accredited?
University of South Carolina-Columbia is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track) and Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive 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
Federal data (IPEDS) show University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 19 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of South Carolina-Columbia
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Health Administration (In-Person Format) at Weber State University
Weber State University · Ogden, UTFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$26,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration, Health Systems Management (on Campus) at George Mason University
George Mason University · Fairfax, VAFormatOn campusCredits39Est. tuition$26,013$667/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits42Est. tuition$25,421$605/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) at Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, INFormatOnlineCredits52quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,220$485/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$25,128$698/creditAccreditationCAHME
University of South Carolina-Columbia: Common Questions
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of South Carolina-Columbia is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track) and Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track).
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. University of South Carolina-Columbia's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of South Carolina-Columbia's Program Cost?
Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track): MHA Professional Format: $572.25 per credit hour resident, $597.25 per credit hour nonresident; one-time $1,000 enrichment fee and $8,088 matriculation fee charged over two program years (about $33,191 for 58 credits, before fees). Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track): Executive MHA Professional Format: $572.25 per credit hour resident, $597.25 per credit hour nonresident (about $25,751 for 45 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track): GRE not required; GRE or GMAT scores optional. Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track): GRE not required; GRE or GMAT scores optional.
Does University of South Carolina-Columbia Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track): Management residency with an approved written report and oral presentation; paid graduate assistantships with Columbia-area healthcare organizations available. Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track): Management Residency (Comparative Global Health Systems), HSPM 797, 3 credits, with international travel; written report and oral presentation.
How Long Is University of South Carolina-Columbia's Program?
Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track): 58 credit hours, 24 months full time (cohort model). Master of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track): 45 credit hours, About 32 months (eight semesters); classes on select weekends in Columbia, five weekends per semester.