Pennsylvania · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Pennsylvania
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Pennsylvania?
19 schools in Pennsylvania offer 25 health administration master's programs we verified, including Carnegie Mellon University, Delaware Valley University and Drexel University. 19 can be taken online. 6 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $9,900 to $51,352 before fees.
Pennsylvania Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Campus | CAHME: probation | $50,190 | 30–42 |
| Penn StateUniversity Park · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $51,352 | 49 |
| University of ScrantonScranton · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Campus | CAHME | $45,355 | 39–47 |
| Gannon UniversityErie · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus | CAHME | $29,700 | 36 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineErie · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CAHME | 50 | |
| University of PittsburghPittsburgh · Public | 1 | Campus | CAHME | 60 | |
| Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $23,400 | 30–36 | |
| Peirce CollegePhiladelphia · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Hybrid | $9,900 | 30–36 | |
| Penn (University of Pennsylvania)Philadelphia · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Online | |||
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus | |||
| Delaware Valley UniversityDoylestown · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | 36 | ||
| Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | 45 | ||
| Immaculata UniversityImmaculata · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $15,000 | 30 | |
| King's CollegeWilkes-Barre · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | 37 | ||
| Moravian UniversityBethlehem · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | |||
| Point Park UniversityPittsburgh · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | 36 | ||
| Saint Joseph's UniversityPhiladelphia · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | 36 | ||
| Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · Public | 1 | Hybrid, Online | 30 | ||
| Widener UniversityChester · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid | 33 |
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 Pennsylvania
25 programs in Pennsylvania
Wharton MBA, Health Care Management Major at Penn (University of Pennsylvania)
Penn (University of Pennsylvania) · PhiladelphiaFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) at Penn (University of Pennsylvania)
Penn (University of Pennsylvania) · PhiladelphiaFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$7,052per creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits45quarter creditsEst. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits47Est. tuition$45,355$965/creditAccreditationCAHME
MBA, Healthcare Management Specialization at University of Scranton
University of Scranton · ScrantonFormatOnline, On campusCredits39Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration (MHA) at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh · PittsburghFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Health Care Analytics (MSHCA) at Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University · PittsburghFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits37Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Health Administration (Residential, University Park) at Penn State
Penn State · University ParkFormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition$12,728per term · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEOnline Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Penn State
Penn State · University ParkFormatOnlineCredits49Est. tuition$51,352$1,048/creditAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) at Peirce College
Peirce College · PhiladelphiaFormatOnline, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$9,900$330/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnline, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$27,792$772/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Management at Point Park University
Point Park University · PittsburghFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatHybridCredits33Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Online MBA, Health Care Management Concentration at Immaculata University
Immaculata University · ImmaculataFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$15,000$500/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration (MHA) at Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University · PhiladelphiaFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatHybrid, OnlineCredits30Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Online at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University · DoylestownFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$23,400$780/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME: probation
- FormatOn campusCredits30Est. tuition$50,190$1,673/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits36Est. tuition$29,700$825/creditAccreditationCAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits50Est. tuition$14,700per yearAccreditationCAHME
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 Pennsylvania
8 Pennsylvania programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $9,900 at Peirce College to $51,352 at Penn State. The Pennsylvania median is $27,792, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Peirce College: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) | 30 | $9,900 |
| Immaculata University: Online MBA, Health Care Management concentrationOnline MBA, Health Care Management concentration | 30 | $15,000 |
| Messiah University: Master of Arts in Healthcare LeadershipMaster of Arts in Healthcare Leadership | 30 | $23,400 |
| Peirce College: MBA with Healthcare Administration area of studyMBA with Healthcare Administration area of study | 36 | $27,792 |
| Gannon University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 36 | $29,700 |
| University of Scranton: Master of Health Administration (MHA)Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 47 | $45,355 |
| Duquesne University: Master of Health Management Systems (MHMS)Master of Health Management Systems (MHMS) | 30 | $50,190 |
| Penn State: Online Master of Health Administration (MHA)Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 49 | $51,352 |
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 Pennsylvania
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Penn (University of Pennsylvania) has Pennsylvania's largest program, followed by Drexel University and University of Scranton. 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 |
|---|---|
| Penn (University of Pennsylvania) | 121 |
| Drexel University | 66 |
| University of Scranton | 48 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 43 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 36 |
| King's College | 30 |
| Penn State | 19 |
| Peirce College | 17 |
Online Options for Pennsylvania Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Pennsylvania: 275 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Pennsylvania 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 |
| 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 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport: Online Master of Health AdministrationOnline Master of Health Administration · Louisiana | $12,630 |
| 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 Pennsylvania
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $103,670 a year in Pennsylvania, 16% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 45th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,820 and the top 10% over $171,400, across 30,480 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 Pennsylvania?
We verified 25 health administration master's programs at 19 schools in Pennsylvania; 6 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Pennsylvania Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Duquesne University, Gannon University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh and University of Scranton.
Can Pennsylvania Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Pennsylvania's own programs, 275 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Pennsylvania residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Pennsylvania?
Estimated tuition for Pennsylvania programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $9,900 to $51,352 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Pennsylvania?
Medical and health services managers in Pennsylvania earn a median $103,670 a year across 30,480 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 19 Pennsylvania 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