Ohio · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Ohio
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Ohio?
13 schools in Ohio offer 15 health administration master's programs we verified, including Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, Franklin University and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. 11 can be taken online. 3 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $17,928 to $31,038 before fees.
Ohio Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State UniversityColumbus · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | 45 | |
| Xavier UniversityCincinnati · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $31,038 | 42 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati · Public | 1 | Online | CAHME | $30,160 | 40 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | 37 | ||
| Franklin UniversityColumbus · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $24,840 | 36 | |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $17,928 | 36 | |
| Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityRootstown · Public | 1 | Campus | 30 | ||
| Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | |||
| Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · Public | 1 | Online | $25,200 | 36 | |
| Otterbein UniversityWesterville · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid | 30 | ||
| Tiffin UniversityTiffin · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus | $24,160 | 32 | |
| University of ToledoToledo · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | 36 | ||
| Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown · Public | 1 | Online | 29 |
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 Ohio
15 programs in Ohio
Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus · AthensFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$25,200$700/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,840$690/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · CincinnatiFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$30,160$754/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEResidential Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Ohio State University
Ohio State University · ColumbusFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEOnline Executive Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Ohio State University
Ohio State University · ColumbusFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$739per creditAccreditationCAHME
Health Services Administration (Executive Program), MHSA at Xavier University
Xavier University · CincinnatiFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$31,038$739/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration in Health Care Administration (MBA-HCA) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University · Mount VernonFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$17,928$498/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Systems Science (MSHSS) at Northeast Ohio Medical University
Northeast Ohio Medical University · RootstownFormatOn campusCredits30Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Allied Health - Healthcare Administration at Otterbein University
Otterbein University · WestervilleFormatHybridCredits30Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Services Administration (MHSA) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling GreenFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits37Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health and Human Services (MHHS), Administration and Long-Term Care Administration Tracks at Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University · YoungstownFormatOnlineCredits29Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Public Health Management Specialization at University of Toledo
University of Toledo · ToledoFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnline, On campusCredits32Est. tuition$24,160$755/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration Concentration at Ohio Dominican University
Ohio Dominican University · ColumbusFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits–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 Ohio
6 Ohio programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $17,928 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University to $31,038 at Xavier University. The Ohio median is $24,840, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University: Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration (MBA-HCA)Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration (MBA-HCA) | 36 | $17,928 |
| Tiffin University: MBA - Healthcare Administration ConcentrationMBA - Healthcare Administration Concentration | 32 | $24,160 |
| Franklin University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 36 | $24,840 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus: Online Master of Health Administration (MHA)Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 36 | $25,200 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus: Online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA)Online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) | 40 | $30,160 |
| Xavier University: Health Services Administration (Executive Program), MHSAHealth Services Administration (Executive Program), MHSA | 42 | $31,038 |
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 Ohio
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Ohio University-Main Campus has Ohio's largest program, followed by Franklin University and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. 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 Ohio Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Ohio: 283 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Ohio 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 Ohio
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $106,140 a year in Ohio, 14% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 38th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,430 and the top 10% over $199,470, across 24,390 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 Ohio?
We verified 15 health administration master's programs at 13 schools in Ohio; 3 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Ohio Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and Xavier University.
Can Ohio Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Ohio's own programs, 283 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Ohio residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Ohio?
Estimated tuition for Ohio programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $17,928 to $31,038 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Ohio?
Medical and health services managers in Ohio earn a median $106,140 a year across 24,390 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 13 Ohio 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