Richardson, Texas
West Coast University Health Administration Programs
What Health Administration Degrees Does West Coast University Offer?
West Coast University offers 2 health administration master's programs (MHA and Healthcare MBA). All are offered online. It is not on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition starts at $23,850.
This profile also covers West Coast University-Orange County, which offer the same programs.
2 Programs at West Coast University
Master of Health Administration (MHA, Online) at West Coast University
West Coast University · RichardsonFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$23,850$795/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA - Health Administration and Leadership Track (Online) at West Coast University
West Coast University · RichardsonFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,900$775/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Admissions and Cost at West Coast University
| Program | GRE/GMAT | Experience | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration (MHA, online) | $795 per credit effective Fall I 2026 ($23,850 total tuition) | ||
| MBA - Health Administration and Leadership track (online) | $775 per credit ($27,900 total tuition) |
From West Coast University'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 West Coast University Compares
West Coast University's lowest estimated tuition, $23,850 for Master of Health Administration (MHA, online), is below the national median of $27,000 (100th lowest of 283 programs with an estimate). Its programs require 30 to 36 credits, against a national median of 39. It awarded 23 health administration master's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 21 in Texas and 125th of 298 nationally among schools on this site.
| West Coast University | Texas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest program) | $23,850 | $23,850 | $27,000 |
| Credits | 30–36 | 37 | 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.
Is West Coast University CAHME Accredited?
West Coast University 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 West Coast University awarded 23 master's degrees in health administration fields in 2022-23.
Similar Programs to Compare With West Coast University
Online programs of the same degree type at other schools, closest in estimated tuition (CAHME-accredited programs first):
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits46Est. tuition$23,506$511/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,840$690/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Administration at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Little Rock, ARFormatOnlineCredits51Est. tuition$25,041$491/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$25,128$698/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) at Purdue University Global
Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, INFormatOnlineCredits52quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,220$485/creditAccreditationCAHME
West Coast University: Common Questions
Is West Coast University's Health Administration Program CAHME Accredited?
West Coast University 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 West Coast University Offer an Online MHA or Healthcare Administration Master's?
Yes. Master of Health Administration (MHA, online) and MBA - Health Administration and Leadership track (online) are offered online.
How Much Does West Coast University's Program Cost?
Master of Health Administration (MHA, online): $795 per credit effective Fall I 2026 ($23,850 total tuition) (about $23,850 for 30 credits, before fees). MBA - Health Administration and Leadership track (online): $775 per credit ($27,900 total tuition) (about $27,900 for 36 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does West Coast University Require an Administrative Residency or Internship?
Master of Health Administration (MHA, online): Capstone course: Cases in Health Care Management.
How Long Is West Coast University's Program?
Master of Health Administration (MHA, online): 30 credits, 8 months (Accelerated Plus), 12 months (Accelerated) or 20 months (Working Professional pace). MBA - Health Administration and Leadership track (online): 36 credits, As few as 12 months.
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