Kansas · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Kansas
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Kansas?
4 schools in Kansas offer 6 health administration master's programs we verified, including Friends University, Ottawa University and University of Kansas. 2 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $13,245 to $27,000 before fees.
Kansas Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State UniversityWichita · Public | 2 | Online | CAHME | $13,245 | 36–43 |
| University of KansasLawrence · Public | 1 | Campus | CAHME | $27,000 | 56 |
| Ottawa UniversityOverland Park · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Hybrid | $23,724 | 36 | |
| Friends UniversityWichita · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid | $19,080 | 30 |
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 Kansas
6 programs in Kansas
Master of Business Administration, Population Health/Health Care Management Concentration at Ottawa University
Ottawa University · Overland ParkFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$23,724$659/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEExecutive MBA, Health Care Management (Population Health) Concentration at Ottawa University
Ottawa University · Overland ParkFormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Services Administration (MHSA) at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · LawrenceFormatOn campusCredits56Est. tuition$27,000published totalAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration (MHA), Online at Wichita State University
Wichita State University · WichitaFormatOnlineCredits43Est. tuition$15,821$368/creditAccreditationCAHMEMBA, Health Care Administration Concentration at Wichita State University
Wichita State University · WichitaFormat–Credits36Est. tuition$13,245$368/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatHybridCredits30Est. tuition$19,080$636/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 Kansas
5 Kansas programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $13,245 at Wichita State University to $27,000 at University of Kansas. The Kansas median is $19,080, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University: MBA, Health Care Administration concentrationMBA, Health Care Administration concentration | 36 | $13,245 |
| Wichita State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA), onlineMaster of Health Administration (MHA), online | 43 | $15,821 |
| Friends University: Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHCL)Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHCL) | 30 | $19,080 |
| Ottawa University: Master of Business Administration, Population Health/Health Care Management concentrationMaster of Business Administration, Population Health/Health Care Management concentration | 36 | $23,724 |
| University of Kansas: Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) | 56 | $27,000 |
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 Kansas
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Ottawa University has Kansas's largest program, followed by University of Kansas and Wichita 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 |
|---|---|
| Ottawa University | 18 |
| University of Kansas | 16 |
| Wichita State University | 16 |
| Friends University | 12 |
Online Options for Kansas Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Kansas: 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Kansas 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Kansas
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $111,030 a year in Kansas, 10% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 33rd of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,980 and the top 10% over $192,970, across 5,120 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 Kansas?
We verified 6 health administration master's programs at 4 schools in Kansas; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Kansas Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
University of Kansas and Wichita State University.
Can Kansas Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Kansas's own programs, 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Kansas residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Kansas?
Estimated tuition for Kansas programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $13,245 to $27,000 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Kansas?
Medical and health services managers in Kansas earn a median $111,030 a year across 5,120 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 4 Kansas 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