Maryland · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Maryland
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Maryland?
5 schools in Maryland offer 8 health administration master's programs we verified, including Johns Hopkins University, Mount St. Mary's University and Stevenson University. 6 can be taken online. 1 school is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $22,500 to $61,800 before fees.
Maryland Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore · Private nonprofit | 3 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $61,800 | 30–80 |
| Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $26,640 | 36 | |
| Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | |||
| University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi · Public | 1 | Online, Hybrid | $23,310 | 42 | |
| Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | $22,500 | 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 Maryland
8 programs in Maryland
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University · BaltimoreFormatOn campusCredits80Est. tuition$69,984per yearAccreditationCAHMEMS in Health Care Management (Full-Time) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University · BaltimoreFormatOn campusCredits30Est. tuition$78,500per yearAccreditationNot CAHMEMS in Health Care Management (Part-Time) at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University · BaltimoreFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$61,800$2,060/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus · AdelphiFormatOnline, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$23,310$555/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Management at Stevenson University
Stevenson University · Owings MillsFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$699per creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Administration (MHA) at Mount St. Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University · EmmitsburgFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,640$740/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Health Care Management Concentration at Mount St. Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University · EmmitsburgFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,640$740/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Arts in Health Care Administration (MHCA) at Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University · Takoma ParkFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$22,500$625/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 Maryland
5 Maryland programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $22,500 at Washington Adventist University to $61,800 at Johns Hopkins University. The Maryland median is $26,640, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Adventist University: Master of Arts in Health Care Administration (MHCA)Master of Arts in Health Care Administration (MHCA) | 36 | $22,500 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus: Master of Science in Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration | 42 | $23,310 |
| Mount St. Mary's University: Master of Science in Health Administration (MHA)Master of Science in Health Administration (MHA) | 36 | $26,640 |
| Mount St. Mary's University: Master of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentrationMaster of Business Administration, Health Care Management concentration | 36 | $26,640 |
| Johns Hopkins University: MS in Health Care Management (part-time)MS in Health Care Management (part-time) | 30 | $61,800 |
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 Maryland
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Johns Hopkins University has Maryland's largest program, followed by University of Maryland Global Campus and Stevenson 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 |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | 269 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | 147 |
| Stevenson University | 15 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | 8 |
| Washington Adventist University | 5 |
Online Options for Maryland Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Maryland: 288 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Maryland 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 Maryland
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $131,810 a year in Maryland, 6% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 13th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,560 and the top 10% over $242,610, across 17,030 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 Maryland?
We verified 8 health administration master's programs at 5 schools in Maryland; 1 of those schools is on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Maryland Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Johns Hopkins University.
Can Maryland Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Maryland's own programs, 288 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Maryland residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Maryland?
Estimated tuition for Maryland programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $22,500 to $61,800 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Maryland?
Medical and health services managers in Maryland earn a median $131,810 a year across 17,030 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 5 Maryland 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