Utah · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Utah
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Utah?
3 schools in Utah offer 7 health administration master's programs we verified, including University of Utah, Weber State University and Western Governors University. 5 can be taken online. 2 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $26,000 to $62,400 before fees.
Utah Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of UtahSalt Lake City · Public | 3 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | $54,600 | 42–48 |
| Weber State UniversityOgden · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $26,000 | 45 |
| Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City · Private nonprofit | 2 | 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 Utah
7 programs in Utah
Master of Healthcare Administration at Western Governors University
Western Governors University · Salt Lake CityFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$4,995per termAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration at Western Governors University
Western Governors University · Salt Lake CityFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$4,850per termAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration - Professional MHA at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake CityFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$54,600$1,300/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration - Online MHA at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake CityFormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$54,600$1,300/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration - Traditional MHA at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake CityFormatOn campusCredits48Est. tuition$62,400$1,300/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration (In-Person Format) at Weber State University
Weber State University · OgdenFormatOn campusCredits45Est. tuition$26,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEExecutive Master of Health Administration (eMHA), Online at Weber State University
Weber State University · OgdenFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition$35,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
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 Utah
5 Utah programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $26,000 at Weber State University to $62,400 at University of Utah. The Utah median is $54,600, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Weber State University: Master of Health Administration (in-person format)Master of Health Administration (in-person format) | 45 | $26,000 |
| Weber State University: Executive Master of Health Administration (eMHA), onlineExecutive Master of Health Administration (eMHA), online | 45 | $35,000 |
| University of Utah: Master of Healthcare Administration - Professional MHAMaster of Healthcare Administration - Professional MHA | 42 | $54,600 |
| University of Utah: Master of Healthcare Administration - Online MHAMaster of Healthcare Administration - Online MHA | 42 | $54,600 |
| University of Utah: Master of Healthcare Administration - Traditional MHAMaster of Healthcare Administration - Traditional MHA | 48 | $62,400 |
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 Utah
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Western Governors University has Utah's largest program, followed by University of Utah. 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 |
|---|---|
| Western Governors University | 1,796 |
| University of Utah | 54 |
Online Options for Utah Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Utah: 289 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Utah 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 Utah
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $114,980 a year in Utah, 7% below the U.S. median of $123,860 and 29th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,020 and the top 10% over $215,570, across 4,860 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 Utah?
We verified 7 health administration master's programs at 3 schools in Utah; 2 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Utah Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
University of Utah and Weber State University.
Can Utah Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Utah's own programs, 289 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Utah residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Utah?
Estimated tuition for Utah programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $26,000 to $62,400 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Utah?
Medical and health services managers in Utah earn a median $114,980 a year across 4,860 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 3 Utah 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