Rhode Island · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Rhode Island
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Rhode Island?
3 schools in Rhode Island offer 4 health administration master's programs we verified, including Rhode Island College, Salve Regina University and University of Rhode Island. 2 can be taken online. Estimated tuition runs from $16,260 to $27,300 before fees.
Rhode Island Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island CollegeProvidence · Public | 2 | $22,932 | 42–50 | ||
| Salve Regina UniversityNewport · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $16,260 | 30 | |
| University of Rhode IslandKingston · Public | 1 | Online |
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 Rhode Island
4 programs in Rhode Island
- FormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$875per creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University · NewportFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$16,260$542/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- Format–Credits50Est. tuition$27,300$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHME
Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S. at Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College · ProvidenceFormat–Credits42Est. tuition$22,932$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot 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 Rhode Island
3 Rhode Island programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $16,260 at Salve Regina University to $27,300 at Rhode Island College. The Rhode Island median is $22,932, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Salve Regina University: Master of Science in Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration | 30 | $16,260 |
| Rhode Island College: Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S.Health Care Administration: Data Analytics M.S. | 42 | $22,932 |
| Rhode Island College: Health Care Administration M.S.Health Care Administration M.S. | 50 | $27,300 |
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 Rhode Island
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Rhode Island has Rhode Island's largest program, followed by Salve Regina University and Rhode Island College. 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 |
|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 23 |
| Salve Regina University | 17 |
| Rhode Island College | 8 |
Online Options for Rhode Island Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Rhode Island: 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $119,260 a year in Rhode Island, 4% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 26th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,630 and the top 10% over $196,810, across 3,370 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 Rhode Island?
We verified 4 health administration master's programs at 3 schools in Rhode Island.
Can Rhode Island Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Rhode Island's own programs, 292 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Rhode Island residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Rhode Island?
Estimated tuition for Rhode Island programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $16,260 to $27,300 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Rhode Island?
Medical and health services managers in Rhode Island earn a median $119,260 a year across 3,370 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 3 Rhode Island 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