Richmond, Virginia
VCU Health Administration Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University
What Health Administration Degrees Does VCU Offer?
VCU offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA). They are offered on campus and hybrid. VCU is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $47,000.
2 Programs at VCU
Master of Health Administration at VCU
VCU · RichmondFormatOn campusCredits59Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits41Est. tuition$47,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Admissions and Cost at VCU
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration | GRE/GMAT waived by admissions committee | One to two years of experience preferred, not required | |
| Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) | GRE/GMAT required at or above the 50th percentile; waived for 2025-2026 applications; waivable by petition for holders of MD, DDS, PharmD or PhD | 3 to 5 years of professional, managerial or health care experience | Approximately $47,000 in-state; approximately $76,000 out-of-state (program estimate) |
From VCU'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 VCU Compares
VCU's lowest estimated tuition, $47,000 for Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA), is above the national median of $27,000 (230th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 41 to 59 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 48 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 10 in Virginia and 66th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| VCU | Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $47,000 | $25,200 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 41–59 | 39 | 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 VCU
Graduate Certificates at VCU
- Health Care Financial Management Certificate (15 credits)
- Health Equity Certificate (12 credits)
- Sustainability, Health, and Health Care Certificate (12 credits), hybrid
Doctoral Programs at VCU
- PhD in Health Services Organization and Research (on campus)
Is VCU CAHME Accredited?
VCU is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA). 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 VCU awarded 48 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With VCU
Programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at University of Scranton
University of Scranton · Scranton, PAFormatOnline, On campusCredits47Est. tuition$45,355$965/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration (MHA) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$45,315$1,007/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits33Est. tuition$50,160$1,520/creditAccreditationCAHME
MBA/Master of Health Administration (Dual Degree) at Georgia State University
Georgia State University · Atlanta, GAFormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$50,186published totalAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Care Administration (MHA) at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center · West Des Moines, IAFormatOnlineCredits47Est. tuition$42,676$908/creditAccreditationCAHME
VCU: Common Questions
Is VCU's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
VCU is on the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accredited-program list, and the accreditation covers Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA).
Does VCU Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
No. VCU's programs are offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
How Much Does VCU's Program Cost?
Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA): Approximately $47,000 in-state; approximately $76,000 out-of-state (program estimate). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does VCU Require the GRE or GMAT?
Master of Health Administration: GRE/GMAT waived by admissions committee. Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA): GRE/GMAT required at or above the 50th percentile; waived for 2025-2026 applications; waivable by petition for holders of MD, DDS, PharmD or PhD.
Does VCU Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration: Required 10-month paid administrative residency beginning June 1 (HADM 694, HADM 695). Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA): Integrative capstone case required.
How Long Is VCU's Program?
Master of Health Administration: 59 semester hours, 3 years (2 years coursework plus 1-year residency), full time. Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA): 41 credit hours, 22 months; about 2 years full time or 3 years part time.