Connecticut · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Connecticut
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Connecticut?
5 schools in Connecticut offer 6 health administration master's programs we verified, including Charter Oak State College, Post University and University of New Haven. 4 can be taken online. 1 school is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $15,870 to $45,623 before fees.
Connecticut Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New HavenWest Haven · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $32,184 | 36–38.5 |
| Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain · Public | 1 | Online | $15,870 | 30 | |
| Post UniversityWaterbury · Private for-profit | 1 | Online | $21,168 | 36 | |
| Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury · Public | 1 | Online | $17,280 | 36 | |
| Yale UniversityNew Haven · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus |
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 Connecticut
6 programs in Connecticut
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of New Haven
University of New Haven · West HavenFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits36Est. tuition$32,184$894/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration Concentration at University of New Haven
University of New Haven · West HavenFormatOn campusCredits38.5Est. tuition$45,623$1,185/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$57,256per yearAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration – Healthcare (MBA-HC) at Post University
Post University · WaterburyFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$21,168$588/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College · New BritainFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$15,870$529/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration (Online) at Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University · DanburyFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$17,280$480/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot 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 Connecticut
5 Connecticut programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $15,870 at Charter Oak State College to $45,623 at University of New Haven. The Connecticut median is $21,168, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State College: Master of Science in Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration | 30 | $15,870 |
| Western Connecticut State University: Master of Health Administration (Online)Master of Health Administration (Online) | 36 | $17,280 |
| Post University: Master of Business Administration – Healthcare (MBA-HC)Master of Business Administration – Healthcare (MBA-HC) | 36 | $21,168 |
| University of New Haven: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 36 | $32,184 |
| University of New Haven: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration concentrationMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration concentration | 38.5 | $45,623 |
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 Connecticut
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of New Haven has Connecticut's largest program, followed by Yale University and Post 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 |
|---|---|
| University of New Haven | 75 |
| Yale University | 52 |
| Post University | 22 |
| Charter Oak State College | 21 |
| Western Connecticut State University | 9 |
Online Options for Connecticut Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Connecticut: 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Connecticut 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 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) OnlineMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Online · Alabama | $17,388 |
| American Public University System: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) · West Virginia | $18,800 |
Compare every option on the online MHA programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Healthcare Administrator Pay in Connecticut
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $130,790 a year in Connecticut, 6% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 14th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,890 and the top 10% over $219,010, across 8,020 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 Connecticut?
We verified 6 health administration master's programs at 5 schools in Connecticut; 1 of those schools is on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Connecticut Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
University of New Haven.
Can Connecticut Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Connecticut's own programs, 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Connecticut residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Connecticut?
Estimated tuition for Connecticut programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $15,870 to $45,623 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Connecticut?
Medical and health services managers in Connecticut earn a median $130,790 a year across 8,020 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 5 Connecticut 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