Joliet, Illinois
University of St Francis Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of St Francis Offer?
University of St Francis offers 2 health administration master's programs (MS / MA and Healthcare MBA). All are offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $25,920.
2 Programs at University of St Francis
Master of Science in Health Administration at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · JolietFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$25,920$720/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration (Health Administration Concentration) at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · JolietFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$29,520$820/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of St Francis
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Health Administration | Two years of full-time employment in the health care field (or permission from the academic department) | $720 per credit hour | |
| Master of Business Administration (Health Administration concentration) | GMAT not required | $820 per credit hour |
From University of St Francis'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 St Francis Compares
University of St Francis's lowest estimated tuition, $25,920 for Master of Science in Health Administration, is below the national median of $27,000 (127th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 36 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 36 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 8 in Illinois and 87th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of St Francis | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $25,920 | $27,600 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 36 | 40 | 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.
Graduate Certificates at University of St Francis
- Population Health Certificate (12 credit hours)
- Quality Improvement in Health Care Certificate (12 credit hours)
- Data Science in Health Care Certificate (12 credit hours)
Is University of St Francis CAHME Accredited?
University of St Francis 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 St Francis awarded 36 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of St Francis
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Online Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) at Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, INFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,138$754/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMBA With a Concentration in Health Care Management at Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey-Beacom College · Wilmington, DEFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$26,100$725/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA in Health Care Management at Concordia University-Chicago
Concordia University-Chicago · River Forest, ILFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,208$728/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Specialization at Christian Brothers University
Christian Brothers University · Memphis, TNFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,280$730/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,388$733/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of St Francis: Common Questions
Is University of St Francis's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of St Francis 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 St Francis Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Science in Health Administration and Master of Business Administration (Health Administration concentration) are offered online.
How Much Does University of St Francis's Program Cost?
Master of Science in Health Administration: $720 per credit hour (about $25,920 for 36 credits, before fees). Master of Business Administration (Health Administration concentration): $820 per credit hour (about $29,520 for 36 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of St Francis Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Business Administration (Health Administration concentration): GMAT not required.
How Long Is University of St Francis's Program?
Master of Science in Health Administration: 36 credit hours, 12-24 months. Master of Business Administration (Health Administration concentration): 36 credit hours.
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