Maine · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Maine
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Maine?
2 schools in Maine offer 2 health administration master's programs we verified, including Saint Joseph's College of Maine and University of New England. 2 can be taken online. 1 school is on CAHME's accredited list.
Maine Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CAHME | ||
| University of New EnglandBiddeford · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $24,660 | 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 Maine
2 programs in Maine
Master of Health Administration (MHA), Online at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine · StandishFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$645per creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration at University of New England
University of New England · BiddefordFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,660$685/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 Maine
One Maine program publishes enough to estimate tuition: University of New England, $24,660 before fees. The Maine median is $24,660, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| University of New England: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management concentrationMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management concentration | 36 | $24,660 |
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 Maine
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Saint Joseph's College of Maine has Maine's largest program, followed by University of New England. 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 |
|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 16 |
| University of New England | 12 |
Online Options for Maine Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Maine: 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Maine 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 Maine
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $120,320 a year in Maine, 3% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 24th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,000 and the top 10% over $246,080, across 2,450 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 Maine?
We verified 2 health administration master's programs at 2 schools in Maine; 1 of those schools is on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Maine Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
Can Maine Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Maine's own programs, 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Maine residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Maine?
Estimated tuition for Maine programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $24,660 to $24,660 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Maine?
Medical and health services managers in Maine earn a median $120,320 a year across 2,450 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 2 Maine 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