Tennessee · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Tennessee
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Tennessee?
8 schools in Tennessee offer 11 health administration master's programs we verified, including Austin Peay State University, Christian Brothers University and East Tennessee State University. 8 can be taken online. 3 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $20,000 to $31,365 before fees.
Tennessee Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of MemphisMemphis · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $27,000 | 45 |
| Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville · Public | 1 | Online | CAHME | $22,386 | 42 |
| Lipscomb UniversityNashville · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CAHME: probation | $31,200 | 39 |
| South CollegeKnoxville · Private for-profit | 2 | Online | 45 | ||
| Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Private nonprofit | 2 | Hybrid, Campus | 30 | ||
| Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $26,280 | 36 | |
| East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | $28,224 | 42 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $20,000 | 40 |
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 Tennessee
11 programs in Tennessee
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University · ClarksvilleFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$22,386$533/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Trevecca Nazarene University
Trevecca Nazarene University · NashvilleFormatOnlineCredits40Est. tuition$20,000$500/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration (On-Campus Track) at University of Memphis
University of Memphis · MemphisFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$27,000$600/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Health Administration (Online Executive Track) at University of Memphis
University of Memphis · MemphisFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition$31,365$697/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Management in Health Care (MMHC) at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University · NashvilleFormatHybridCredits30Est. tuition$76,700per yearAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOn campusCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
- FormatOnlineCredits39Est. tuition$31,200$800/creditAccreditationCAHME: probation
Master of Health Administration (MHA) at East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University · Johnson CityFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits42Est. tuition$28,224$672/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management Specialization at Christian Brothers University
Christian Brothers University · MemphisFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$26,280$730/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits45quarter creditsEst. tuition$4,175per termAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration With Concentration in Healthcare Management at South College
South College · KnoxvilleFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$4,175per termAccreditationNot 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 Tennessee
7 Tennessee programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $20,000 at Trevecca Nazarene University to $31,365 at University of Memphis. The Tennessee median is $27,000, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Trevecca Nazarene University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 40 | $20,000 |
| Austin Peay State University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | 42 | $22,386 |
| Christian Brothers University: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management specializationMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Management specialization | 36 | $26,280 |
| University of Memphis: Master of Health Administration (On-Campus Track)Master of Health Administration (On-Campus Track) | 45 | $27,000 |
| East Tennessee State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA)Master of Health Administration (MHA) | 42 | $28,224 |
| Lipscomb University: Master of Health Administration (Online)Master of Health Administration (Online) | 39 | $31,200 |
| University of Memphis: Executive Master of Health Administration (Online Executive Track)Executive Master of Health Administration (Online Executive Track) | 45 | $31,365 |
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 Tennessee
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Austin Peay State University has Tennessee's largest program, followed by Trevecca Nazarene University and University of Memphis. 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 Tennessee Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Tennessee: 286 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $107,120 a year in Tennessee, 14% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 37th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,820 and the top 10% over $202,060, across 14,160 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 Tennessee?
We verified 11 health administration master's programs at 8 schools in Tennessee; 3 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Tennessee Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
Austin Peay State University, Lipscomb University and University of Memphis.
Can Tennessee Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Tennessee's own programs, 286 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Tennessee residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Tennessee?
Estimated tuition for Tennessee programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $20,000 to $31,365 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Tennessee?
Medical and health services managers in Tennessee earn a median $107,120 a year across 14,160 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 8 Tennessee 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