Illinois · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Illinois
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Illinois?
9 schools in Illinois offer 14 health administration master's programs we verified, including Concordia University-Chicago, Governors State University and National Louis University. 9 can be taken online. 4 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $16,830 to $76,676 before fees.
Illinois Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush UniversityChicago · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | $68,744 | 52–58 |
| UICChicago · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $39,200 | 40–56 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $27,600 | 48 |
| Governors State UniversityUniversity Park · Public | 1 | Hybrid | CAHME | $26,784 | 54 |
| National Louis UniversityChicago · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | $16,830 | 30–36 | |
| University of St FrancisJoliet · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Hybrid | $25,920 | 36 | |
| Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $26,208 | 36 | |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceNorth Chicago · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $36,938 | 46 | |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · Public | 1 | Online | 36 |
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 Illinois
14 programs in Illinois
Master of Health Administration at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · CarbondaleFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Systems Management (Residential Track) at Rush University
Rush University · ChicagoFormatOn campusCredits58Est. tuition$76,676$1,322/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Health Systems Management (Executive Track) at Rush University
Rush University · ChicagoFormatHybridCredits52Est. tuition$68,744$1,322/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Health Administration at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · JolietFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$25,920$720/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration (Health Administration Concentration) at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · JolietFormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$29,520$820/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration (on Campus) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · ChampaignFormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition$15,908per year · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · ChampaignFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$27,600$575/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster in Health Services Administration (MHA) at National Louis University
National Louis University · ChicagoFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$16,830published totalAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Public Administration (Health Services Administration Concentration) at National Louis University
National Louis University · ChicagoFormatOnline, On campusCredits36Est. tuition$16,830published totalAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Administration at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science · North ChicagoFormatOnlineCredits46quarter creditsEst. tuition$36,938$803/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA in Health Care Management at Concordia University-Chicago
Concordia University-Chicago · River ForestFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,208$728/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration at Governors State University
Governors State University · University ParkFormatHybridCredits54Est. tuition$26,784published totalAccreditationCAHME- FormatOn campusCredits56Est. tuition$57,216published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$39,200$980/creditAccreditationCAHME
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 Illinois
12 Illinois programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $16,830 at National Louis University to $76,676 at Rush University. The Illinois median is $27,600, against $27,000 nationally.
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 Illinois
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has Illinois's largest program, followed by Rush University and University of St Francis. 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.
Online Options for Illinois Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Illinois: 285 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Illinois 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 Illinois
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $117,850 a year in Illinois, 5% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 27th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,920 and the top 10% over $227,180, across 22,460 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 Illinois?
We verified 14 health administration master's programs at 9 schools in Illinois; 4 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Illinois Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Governors State University, Rush University, UIC and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Can Illinois Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Illinois's own programs, 285 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Illinois residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Illinois?
Estimated tuition for Illinois programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $16,830 to $76,676 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Illinois?
Medical and health services managers in Illinois earn a median $117,850 a year across 22,460 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 9 Illinois 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