South Carolina · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in South Carolina
Where Can You Earn an MHA in South Carolina?
4 schools in South Carolina offer 7 health administration master's programs we verified, including Charleston Southern University, Columbia College and MUSC. 4 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $18,750 to $34,545 before fees.
South Carolina Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSCCharleston · Public | 2 | Hybrid, Online | CAHME | $34,545 | 49 |
| University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia · Public | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | $25,751 | 45–58 |
| Columbia CollegeColumbia · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $22,680 | 36 | |
| Charleston Southern UniversityCharleston · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online, Hybrid | $18,750 | 30 |
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 South Carolina
7 programs in South Carolina
Master in Health Administration (Hybrid) at MUSC
MUSC · CharlestonFormatHybridCredits49Est. tuition$34,545$705/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster in Health Administration (Online) at MUSC
MUSC · CharlestonFormatOnlineCredits49Est. tuition$34,545$705/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Traditional Track) at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia · ColumbiaFormatOn campusCredits58Est. tuition$33,191$572/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration in Health Services Policy and Management (Executive Track) at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia · ColumbiaFormatHybridCredits45Est. tuition$25,751$572/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$22,680$630/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration, Health Administration Concentration at Columbia College
Columbia College · ColumbiaFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$22,680$630/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Emphasis at Charleston Southern University
Charleston Southern University · CharlestonFormatOnline, HybridCredits30Est. tuition$18,750$625/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 South Carolina
7 South Carolina programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $18,750 at Charleston Southern University to $34,545 at MUSC. The South Carolina median is $25,751, 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 South Carolina
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), MUSC has South Carolina's largest program, followed by University of South Carolina-Columbia and Columbia 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 |
|---|---|
| MUSC | 40 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | 19 |
| Columbia College | 13 |
| Charleston Southern University | 10 |
Online Options for South Carolina Residents
You aren't limited to schools in South Carolina: 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $105,620 a year in South Carolina, 15% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 40th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,520 and the top 10% over $211,890, across 9,350 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 South Carolina?
We verified 7 health administration master's programs at 4 schools in South Carolina; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which South Carolina Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
MUSC and University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Can South Carolina Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond South Carolina's own programs, 290 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll South Carolina residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in South Carolina?
Estimated tuition for South Carolina programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $18,750 to $34,545 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in South Carolina?
Medical and health services managers in South Carolina earn a median $105,620 a year across 9,350 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 4 South Carolina 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