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University of Washington Health Administration Programs
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What Health Administration Degrees Does University of Washington Offer?
University of Washington offers 1 health administration master's program (MHA). It is offered on campus. University of Washington is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $72,200.
The University of Washington Program
- FormatOn campusCredits76Est. tuition$72,200$950/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of Washington
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (MHA) | GRE not required (optional); GMAT not accepted | $950 per credit (same for residents and nonresidents); published estimated total cost of degree $72,200 based on Autumn 2026 - Spring 2027 program fees, excluding other required fees |
From University of Washington'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 Washington Compares
University of Washington's lowest estimated tuition, $72,200 for Master of Health Administration (MHA), is above the national median of $27,000 (262nd lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 76 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 50 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in Washington and 63rd of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Washington | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $72,200 | $72,200 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 76 | 76 | 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 Washington
Doctoral Programs at University of Washington
- Health Services PhD (on campus)
Is University of Washington CAHME Accredited?
University of Washington is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA). 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 Washington awarded 50 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of Washington
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Executive Master of Science in Health Care Administration at Trinity University
Trinity University · San Antonio, TXFormatHybridCredits43Est. tuition$65,000published totalAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Online/Hybrid at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University · South Orange, NJFormatHybridCredits42Est. tuition$64,260$1,530/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition$81,375published totalAccreditationCAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration - Traditional MHA at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UTFormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition$62,400$1,300/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · New York, NYFormatOn campus, HybridCredits44Est. tuition$65,560$1,490/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of Washington: Common Questions
Is University of Washington's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of Washington is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration (MHA).
Does University of Washington Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. University of Washington's program is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of Washington's Program Cost?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): $950 per credit (same for residents and nonresidents); published estimated total cost of degree $72,200 based on Autumn 2026 - Spring 2027 program fees, excluding other required fees (about $72,200 for 76 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of Washington Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): GRE not required (optional); GMAT not accepted.
Does University of Washington Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): Mandatory capstone project; optional full-time summer internship between years one and two.
How Long Is University of Washington's Program?
Master of Health Administration (MHA): 76 credits (29 courses), 2 years full time (6 quarters).