Florida · Verified September 2026

MHA Programs in Florida

Where Can You Earn an MHA in Florida?

17 schools in Florida offer 28 health administration master's programs we verified, including AdventHealth University, Ana G. Mendez University and Atlantis University. 15 can be taken online. 8 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $17,363 to $121,254 before fees.

28programs in Florida
17schools
8CAHME-listed schools
15online programs
$120,360manager median pay (BLS)

Florida Schools Compared

SchoolProgramsFormatsCAHMELowest est. tuitionCredits
Florida International UniversityMiami · Public2Hybrid, OnlineCAHME$31,20048
UCFOrlando · Public2Campus, Hybrid, OnlineCAHME$21,07044–57
UFGainesville · Public2Campus, HybridCAHME42–50
University of MiamiCoral Gables · Private nonprofit2CampusCAHME$98,28040–42
University of North FloridaJacksonville · Public2Campus, OnlineCAHME$22,20930–45
USFTampa · Public2CampusCAHME54
AdventHealth UniversityOrlando · Private nonprofit1OnlineCAHME: probation$27,30039
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · Public1Campus, HybridCAHME47
Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · Public4Campus, Online$27,00030
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne · Private nonprofit2Online$22,11730–36
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Private nonprofit2Campus, Online31–36
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando · Private nonprofit1Campus, Online
Atlantis UniversityMiami · Private for-profit1Online, Campus$32,29236
Barry UniversityMiami · Private nonprofit1Online$23,40039
Florida Southern CollegeLakeland · Private nonprofit1Hybrid, Online$34,15533
Southeastern UniversityLakeland · Private nonprofit1Campus, Online36
University of West FloridaPensacola · Public1Online$17,36345

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 Florida

28 programs in Florida

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 Florida

16 Florida programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $17,363 at University of West Florida to $121,254 at University of Miami. The Florida median is $30,000, against $27,000 nationally.

ProgramCreditsEst. tuition
University of West Florida: Master of Healthcare Administration (online)Master of Healthcare Administration (online)45$17,363
UCF: Master of Health Administration, Residential TrackMaster of Health Administration, Residential Track57$21,070
Florida Institute of Technology-Online: Master of Science in Healthcare ManagementMaster of Science in Healthcare Management30$22,117
University of North Florida: Master of Health AdministrationMaster of Health Administration45$22,209
Barry University: Master of Science in Health Services AdministrationMaster of Science in Health Services Administration39$23,400
Florida Atlantic University: Executive Master of Health Administration (online)Executive Master of Health Administration (online)30$27,000
AdventHealth University: Online Master of Healthcare AdministrationOnline Master of Healthcare Administration39$27,300
Florida Atlantic University: Executive Master of Health Administration (on campus)Executive Master of Health Administration (on campus)30$30,000
Florida Institute of Technology-Online: Master of Business Administration in Healthcare ManagementMaster of Business Administration in Healthcare Management36$30,140
Florida International University: Master of Health Services Administration (Fast Track, hybrid)Master of Health Services Administration (Fast Track, hybrid)48$31,200

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 Florida

By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Florida International University has Florida's largest program, followed by Atlantis University and Florida Atlantic 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.

SchoolMaster's awarded, 2022-23
Florida International University94
Atlantis University87
Florida Atlantic University85
University of North Florida65
AdventHealth University33
University of West Florida32
UF29
USF28

Online Options for Florida Residents

You aren't limited to schools in Florida: 279 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Florida residents online.

Lowest-cost online programs elsewhereEst. 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 programsEst. 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 Florida

Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $120,360 a year in Florida, 3% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 23rd of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,910 and the top 10% over $213,260, across 42,700 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 Florida?

We verified 28 health administration master's programs at 17 schools in Florida; 8 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.

Which Florida Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?

AdventHealth University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida International University, UCF, UF, University of Miami, University of North Florida and USF.

Can Florida Residents Earn an MHA Online?

Yes. Beyond Florida's own programs, 279 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Florida residents online. Online MHA programs.

How Much Does an MHA Cost in Florida?

Estimated tuition for Florida programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $17,363 to $121,254 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.

How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Florida?

Medical and health services managers in Florida earn a median $120,360 a year across 42,700 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.

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Sources

  1. Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 17 Florida schools listed, reviewed September 2026
  2. CAHME, accredited and certified programs
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation comes only from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) list, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs