University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, Wisconsin
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative)
What Should You Know About Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) is a MS program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, offered online. It requires 34 credits and takes 2-3 years on average (1-2 courses per semester). At $740 per credit, estimated tuition is $25,160 before fees (resident rate). Admission tests: GMAT/GRE not required. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse isn't on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026).
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.
Program Details
| Degree | MS (MS or MA in healthcare administration or management) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 34 credits |
| Length | 2-3 years on average (1-2 courses per semester) |
| GRE/GMAT | GMAT/GRE not required |
| Work experience | Minimum 2 years professional experience strongly encouraged |
| Residency or internship | Capstone fieldwork project (capstone prep course plus capstone project course) |
| Tuition | $740 per credit, same for Wisconsin residents and nonresidents |
From uwlax.edu, reviewed September 28, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $25,160 is the 36th lowest of 60 MS / MA programs on this site with an estimate (median $23,400).
- Its 34 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS / MA programs, one of the shorter programs.
- This site lists 67 online MS / MA programs, this one included.
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Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cost?
$740 per credit, same for Wisconsin residents and nonresidents. That works out to about $25,160 for 34 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
How Long Is Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative)?
34 credits, 2-3 years on average (1-2 courses per semester), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) Require the GRE or GMAT?
GMAT/GRE not required, according to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's admissions information.
Do You Need Work Experience for Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative)?
Minimum 2 years professional experience strongly encouraged.
Does Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) Include a Residency or Internship?
Capstone fieldwork project (capstone prep course plus capstone project course).
Is Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) CAHME Accredited?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse isn't on CAHME's accredited-program list (September 2026).