Minnesota · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Minnesota
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Minnesota?
8 schools in Minnesota offer 12 health administration master's programs we verified, including Capella University, Concordia University-Saint Paul and Minnesota State University Moorhead. 9 can be taken online. 3 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $14,400 to $36,675 before fees.
Minnesota Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead · Public | 2 | Online, Campus | CAHME | ||
| University of MinnesotaMinneapolis · Public | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | 42–60 | |
| Walden UniversityMinneapolis · Private for-profit | 1 | Online | CAHME | $28,885 | 53 |
| Capella UniversityMinneapolis · Private for-profit | 2 | Online | $25,920 | 45–48 | |
| Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $25,080 | 33–36 | |
| Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $18,900 | 36 | |
| Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud · Private for-profit | 1 | Online | $14,400 | 48 | |
| University of St ThomasSaint Paul · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid |
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 Minnesota
12 programs in Minnesota
- FormatOnlineCredits48quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,920$540/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits45quarter creditsEst. tuition$36,675$815/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits53quarter creditsEst. tuition$28,885$545/creditAccreditationCAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration (Full-Time) at University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota · MinneapolisFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota · MinneapolisFormatHybridCredits42Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Rasmussen University-Minnesota · St. CloudFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$14,400published totalAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · WinonaFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$25,080$760/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline MBA, Healthcare Administration Specialization at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · WinonaFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$27,900$775/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEOnline MBA in Health Care Management at Concordia University-Saint Paul
Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint PaulFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$18,900$525/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead · MoorheadFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$683per creditAccreditationCAHMEMBA, Healthcare Emphasis at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead · MoorheadFormatOnline, On campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatHybridCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot 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 Minnesota
7 Minnesota programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $14,400 at Rasmussen University-Minnesota to $36,675 at Capella University. The Minnesota median is $25,920, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 48 | $14,400 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul: Online MBA in Health Care ManagementOnline MBA in Health Care Management | 36 | $18,900 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Online Master of Arts in Healthcare AdministrationOnline Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration | 33 | $25,080 |
| Capella University: Master of Health Administration (MHA)Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 48 | $25,920 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: Online MBA, Healthcare Administration specializationOnline MBA, Healthcare Administration specialization | 36 | $27,900 |
| Walden University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 53 | $28,885 |
| Capella University: MBA in Health Care ManagementMBA in Health Care Management | 45 | $36,675 |
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 Minnesota
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Capella University has Minnesota's largest program, followed by Walden University and Rasmussen University-Minnesota. 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.
Online Options for Minnesota Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Minnesota: 285 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $122,700 a year in Minnesota, 1% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 21st of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,080 and the top 10% over $196,830, across 11,350 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 Minnesota?
We verified 12 health administration master's programs at 8 schools in Minnesota; 3 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Minnesota Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Minnesota State University Moorhead, University of Minnesota and Walden University.
Can Minnesota Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Minnesota's own programs, 285 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Minnesota residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Minnesota?
Estimated tuition for Minnesota programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $14,400 to $36,675 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Minnesota?
Medical and health services managers in Minnesota earn a median $122,700 a year across 11,350 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 8 Minnesota 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