Hobbs, New Mexico
University of the Southwest Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of the Southwest Offer?
University of the Southwest offers 1 health administration master's program (Healthcare MBA). It is offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $24,300.
The University of the Southwest Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration at University of the Southwest
University of the Southwest · HobbsFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,300$675/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of the Southwest
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration | $675 per credit hour (master's students) |
From University of the Southwest'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 the Southwest Compares
University of the Southwest's lowest estimated tuition, $24,300 for Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration, is below the national median of $27,000 (106th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 36 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 6 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in New Mexico and 262nd of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of the Southwest | New Mexico median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $24,300 | $24,300 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 36 | 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.
Doctoral Programs at University of the Southwest
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Healthcare Administration (online)
Is University of the Southwest CAHME Accredited?
University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest awarded 6 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of the Southwest
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits32Est. tuition$24,160$755/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Online MBA for Working Professionals - Health Care Management at La Sierra University
La Sierra University · Riverside, CAFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$24,000published totalAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration at University of New England
University of New England · Biddeford, MEFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,660$685/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration Specialization at Indiana Wesleyan University-National &Amp; Global
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global · Marion, INFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$24,780$590/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Population Health/Health Care Management Concentration at Ottawa University
Ottawa University · Overland Park, KSFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$23,724$659/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of the Southwest: Common Questions
Is University of the Southwest's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration is offered online.
How Much Does University of the Southwest's Program Cost?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration: $675 per credit hour (master's students) (about $24,300 for 36 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of the Southwest Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration: MBA 6503 Organizational Design and Strategy (Capstone).
How Long Is University of the Southwest's Program?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration: 36 credits.