Virginia · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Virginia
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Virginia?
11 schools in Virginia offer 15 health administration master's programs we verified, including Eastern Mennonite University, ECPI University and George Mason University. 11 can be taken online. 3 schools are on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $16,200 to $47,000 before fees.
Virginia Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason UniversityFairfax · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | $26,013 | 39 |
| VCURichmond · Public | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | CAHME | $47,000 | 41–59 |
| Radford UniversityRadford · Public | 1 | Online | CAHME | $24,840 | 36 |
| Liberty UniversityLynchburg · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | $25,200 | 42–45 | |
| University of the PotomacFALLS CHURCH · Private for-profit | 2 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | $16,200 | 36 | |
| Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $24,420 | 37 | |
| ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach · Private for-profit | 1 | Online | 36 | ||
| Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $25,350 | 39 | |
| Marymount UniversityArlington · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid, Campus | 36 | ||
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk · Public | 1 | Online | 36 | ||
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · Public | 1 | Online, Campus, Hybrid | $21,420 | 42 |
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 Virginia
15 programs in Virginia
- FormatOnlineCredits42Est. tuition$25,200$600/creditAccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management at Liberty University
Liberty University · LynchburgFormatOnlineCredits45Est. tuition$27,000$600/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Health Administration, Health Systems Management (on Campus) at George Mason University
George Mason University · FairfaxFormatOn campusCredits39Est. tuition$26,013$667/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration, Health Systems Management (Online) at George Mason University
George Mason University · FairfaxFormatOnlineCredits39Est. tuition$34,905$895/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHMEMaster of Health Administration at VCU
VCU · RichmondFormatOn campusCredits59Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHME- FormatHybridCredits41Est. tuition$47,000published total · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Mary Baldwin University
Mary Baldwin University · StauntonFormatOnlineCredits39Est. tuition$25,350$650/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHME
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management at Marymount University
Marymount University · ArlingtonFormatHybrid, On campusCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of the Potomac
University of the Potomac · FALLS CHURCHFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$16,200$450/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration Concentration at University of the Potomac
University of the Potomac · FALLS CHURCHFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits36Est. tuition$16,200$450/creditAccreditationNot CAHME- FormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition$24,840$690/credit · resident rateAccreditationCAHME
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University · NorfolkFormatOnlineCredits36Est. tuition–AccreditationNot CAHMEMA in Healthcare Management at Eastern Mennonite University
Eastern Mennonite University · HarrisonburgFormatOnlineCredits37Est. tuition$24,420$660/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University · NorfolkFormatOnline, On campus, HybridCredits42Est. tuition$21,420$510/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 Virginia
11 Virginia programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $16,200 at University of the Potomac to $47,000 at VCU. The Virginia median is $25,200, 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 Virginia
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Liberty University has Virginia's largest program, followed by George Mason University and VCU. 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 |
|---|---|
| Liberty University | 117 |
| George Mason University | 81 |
| VCU | 48 |
| Mary Baldwin University | 13 |
| ECPI University | 12 |
| Marymount University | 10 |
| University of the Potomac | 10 |
| Radford University | 9 |
Online Options for Virginia Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Virginia: 283 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Virginia 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 Virginia
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $129,270 a year in Virginia, 4% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 16th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,250 and the top 10% over $213,810, across 10,210 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 Virginia?
We verified 15 health administration master's programs at 11 schools in Virginia; 3 of those schools are on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Virginia Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
George Mason University, Radford University and VCU.
Can Virginia Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Virginia's own programs, 283 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Virginia residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Virginia?
Estimated tuition for Virginia programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $16,200 to $47,000 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Virginia?
Medical and health services managers in Virginia earn a median $129,270 a year across 10,210 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 11 Virginia 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