Alabama · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Alabama
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Alabama?
4 schools in Alabama offer 5 health administration master's programs we verified, including Athens State University, Auburn University at Montgomery and Samford University. 3 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $14,040 to $48,240 before fees.
Alabama Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UABBirmingham · Public | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | 71 | |
| Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery · Public | 1 | Online | CAHME | $17,388 | 36 |
| Athens State UniversityAthens · Public | 1 | Online | $14,040 | 36 | |
| Samford UniversityBirmingham · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $48,240 | 48 |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every Program in Alabama
5 programs in Alabama
- FormatOn campusCredits71Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
- FormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition$29,800per yearAccreditationCAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online at Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery · MontgomeryFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$17,388$483/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration at Athens State University
Athens State University · AthensFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$14,040$390/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Samford University
Samford University · BirminghamFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$48,240$1,005/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CAHME status comes from CAHME's accredited-program list.
What an MHA Costs in Alabama
3 Alabama programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $14,040 at Athens State University to $48,240 at Samford University. The Alabama median is $17,388, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Athens State University: Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and AdministrationMaster of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration | 36 | $14,040 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) OnlineMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online | 36 | $17,388 |
| Samford University: Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 48 | $48,240 |
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MHA cost and loan calculator.
Largest Health Administration Programs in Alabama
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), UAB has Alabama's largest program, followed by Auburn University at Montgomery and Athens State University. Size tells you how many classmates and alumni to expect, not how good a program is, and schools that report their MHA under business or public administration codes don't appear.
| School | Master's awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| UAB | 63 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | 13 |
| Athens State University | 8 |
| Samford University | 4 |
Online Options for Alabama Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Alabama: 291 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Alabama residents online.
| Lowest-cost online programs elsewhere | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| American College of Education: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · Indiana | $8,460 |
| Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences: Master of Science in Health Care AdministrationMaster of Science in Health Care Administration · Oklahoma | $9,120 |
| Peirce College: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) · Pennsylvania | $9,900 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA, online)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA, online) · Texas | $10,378 |
| University of Phoenix: Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based)Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based) · Arizona | $10,800 |
| Lowest-cost CAHME-accredited online programs | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| University of Phoenix: Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based)Online Master of Health Administration (Competency Based) · Arizona | $10,800 |
| Wichita State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA), onlineMaster of Health Administration (MHA), online · Kansas | $15,821 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · North Carolina | $17,033 |
| American Public University System: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) · West Virginia | $18,800 |
| Texas State University: Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA)Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) · Texas | $20,080 |
Compare every option on the online MHA programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Healthcare Administrator Pay in Alabama
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $97,790 a year in Alabama, 21% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 51st of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,640 and the top 10% over $159,450, across 10,360 jobs.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 11-9111. Pay depends on the size of the organization and the role; an MHA is common but not required for these jobs. What you can do with an MHA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MHA Programs Are in Alabama?
We verified 5 health administration master's programs at 4 schools in Alabama; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Alabama Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Auburn University at Montgomery and UAB.
Can Alabama Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Alabama's own programs, 291 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Alabama residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Alabama?
Estimated tuition for Alabama programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $14,040 to $48,240 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Alabama?
Medical and health services managers in Alabama earn a median $97,790 a year across 10,360 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 4 Alabama schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- CAHME, accredited and certified programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025