Massachusetts · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Massachusetts
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Massachusetts?
9 schools in Massachusetts offer 16 health administration master's programs we verified, including Assumption University, Bay Path University and Boston College. 8 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $19,650 to $125,510 before fees.
Massachusetts Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston UniversityBoston · Private nonprofit | 3 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME: probation | $125,510 | 42–55 |
| Suffolk UniversityBoston · Private nonprofit | 2 | Hybrid, Campus, Online | CAHME | $50,160 | 33–36 |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge · Private nonprofit | 3 | Campus, Hybrid | 45–65 | ||
| Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $27,900 | 36 | |
| University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · Public | 2 | Online, Hybrid, Campus | $19,650 | 30–42 | |
| Assumption UniversityWorcester · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $35,280 | 36 | |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $56,520 | 36 | |
| Framingham State UniversityFramingham · Public | 1 | Hybrid | |||
| MCPHS UniversityBoston · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus, Online | $58,460 | 37 |
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 Massachusetts
16 programs in Massachusetts
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Technology at MCPHS University
MCPHS University · BostonFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits37Est. tuition$58,460$1,580/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$73,024per yearAccreditationCAHME: probation
- FormatHybridCredits55Est. tuition$125,510$2,282/creditAccreditationCAHME: probation
Master of Public Health With Healthcare Management Certificate at Boston University
Boston University · BostonFormatOn campusCredits42Est. tuition$73,024per yearAccreditationCAHME: probation- FormatHybridCredits33Est. tuition$50,160$1,520/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Business Administration, Health Sector Management Concentration at Suffolk University
Suffolk University · BostonFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits36Est. tuition$70,920$1,970/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$56,520$1,570/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell · LowellFormatOnline, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$25,620$610/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Option at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell · LowellFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$19,650$655/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Public Health in Health Management (MPH-45) at Harvard University
Harvard University · CambridgeFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$77,400per yearAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Public Health in Health Management (MPH-65) at Harvard University
Harvard University · CambridgeFormatOn campusCredits65Est. tuition$67,760per yearAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition$51,300per yearAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at Bay Path University
Bay Path University · LongmeadowFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,900$775/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMBA + Healthcare Administration Certification at Bay Path University
Bay Path University · LongmeadowFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$775per creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) at Framingham State University
Framingham State University · FraminghamFormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition$1,581per courseAccreditationNot CAHMEFlexible MBA, Healthcare Leadership Concentration at Assumption University
Assumption University · WorcesterFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$35,280$980/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 Massachusetts
9 Massachusetts programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $19,650 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell to $125,510 at Boston University. The Massachusetts median is $50,160, 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 Massachusetts
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), MCPHS University has Massachusetts's largest program, followed by Boston University and Suffolk 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 |
|---|---|
| MCPHS University | 174 |
| Boston University | 88 |
| Suffolk University | 52 |
| Boston College | 44 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 31 |
| Harvard University | 25 |
| Bay Path University | 13 |
| Framingham State University | 11 |
Online Options for Massachusetts Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Massachusetts: 286 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $134,360 a year in Massachusetts, 8% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 10th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,330 and the top 10% over $296,030, across 17,600 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 Massachusetts?
We verified 16 health administration master's programs at 9 schools in Massachusetts; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Massachusetts Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Boston University and Suffolk University.
Can Massachusetts Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Massachusetts's own programs, 286 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Massachusetts residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Massachusetts?
Estimated tuition for Massachusetts programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $19,650 to $125,510 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Massachusetts?
Medical and health services managers in Massachusetts earn a median $134,360 a year across 17,600 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 9 Massachusetts 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