La Crosse, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Offer?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 1 health administration master's program (MS / MA). It is offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $25,160.
The online MS in Healthcare Administration is a collaborative program of five Universities of Wisconsin campuses (La Crosse, Parkside, Platteville, Stevens Point and Stout), administered through UW Extended Campus. Students apply through one campus.
This profile also covers University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin-Stout and University of Wisconsin-Platteville, which offer the same programs.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Program
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La CrosseFormatOnlineCredits34Est. tuition$25,160$740/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) | GMAT/GRE not required | Minimum 2 years professional experience strongly encouraged | $740 per credit, same for Wisconsin residents and nonresidents |
From University of Wisconsin-La Crosse'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 Wisconsin-La Crosse Compares
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's lowest estimated tuition, $25,160 for Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative), is below the national median of $27,000 (118th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 34 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 13 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Wisconsin and 198th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $25,160 | $20,940 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 34 | 31.5 | 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 Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration (12 credits), online
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse CAHME Accredited?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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 Wisconsin-La Crosse awarded 13 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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 rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at Liberty University
Liberty University · Lynchburg, VAFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$25,200$600/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Winona, MNFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$25,080$760/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMA in Healthcare Management at Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University · Harrisonburg, VAFormatOnlineCredits37Est. tuition$24,420$660/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Administration at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · Joliet, ILFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$25,920$720/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Common Questions
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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 Wisconsin-La Crosse Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) is offered online.
How Much Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Program Cost?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative): $740 per credit, same for Wisconsin residents and nonresidents (about $25,160 for 34 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative): GMAT/GRE not required.
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative): Capstone fieldwork project (capstone prep course plus capstone project course).
How Long Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Program?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative): 34 credits, 2-3 years on average (1-2 courses per semester).