Iowa · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Iowa
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Iowa?
3 schools in Iowa offer 5 health administration master's programs we verified, including Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, University of Iowa and Waldorf University. 4 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $16,920 to $42,676 before fees.
Iowa Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of IowaIowa City · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | 45–60 | |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical CenterWest Des Moines · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CAHME | $42,676 | 47 |
| Waldorf UniversityForest City · Private for-profit | 2 | Online | $16,920 | 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 Iowa
5 programs in Iowa
Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center · West Des MoinesFormatOnlineCredits47Est. tuition$42,676$908/creditAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$16,920$470/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management at Waldorf University
Waldorf University · Forest CityFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$16,920$470/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) Track at University of Iowa
University of Iowa · Iowa CityFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME
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 Iowa
3 Iowa programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $16,920 at Waldorf University to $42,676 at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. The Iowa median is $16,920, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf University: Master of Arts in Health Care ManagementMaster of Arts in Health Care Management | 36 | $16,920 |
| Waldorf University: Master of Business Administration in Health Care ManagementMaster of Business Administration in Health Care Management | 36 | $16,920 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center: Master of Health Care Administration (MHA)Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) | 47 | $42,676 |
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 Iowa
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center has Iowa's largest program, followed by Waldorf 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 |
|---|---|
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | 47 |
| Waldorf University | 19 |
Online Options for Iowa Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Iowa: 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Iowa 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 Iowa
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $101,940 a year in Iowa, 18% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 47th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,080 and the top 10% over $171,760, across 6,200 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 Iowa?
We verified 5 health administration master's programs at 3 schools in Iowa; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Iowa Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center and University of Iowa.
Can Iowa Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Iowa's own programs, 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Iowa residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Iowa?
Estimated tuition for Iowa programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $16,920 to $42,676 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Iowa?
Medical and health services managers in Iowa earn a median $101,940 a year across 6,200 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 3 Iowa 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