Wisconsin · Verified September 2026
MHA Programs in Wisconsin
Where Can You Earn an MHA in Wisconsin?
5 schools in Wisconsin offer 6 health administration master's programs we verified, including Herzing University-Madison, Marian University and Marquette University. 6 can be taken online. 1 school is on CAHME's accredited list. Estimated tuition runs from $18,900 to $45,675 before fees.
Wisconsin Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CAHME | Lowest est. tuition | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CAHME | 33–39 | |
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $18,900 | 30 | |
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $20,940 | 30 | |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus, Online, Hybrid | $45,675 | 31.5 | |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse · Public | 1 | Online | $25,160 | 34 |
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 Wisconsin
6 programs in Wisconsin
Master of Healthcare Administration (Face-to-Face or Online) at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · MilwaukeeFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits39Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEMaster of Healthcare Administration, Accelerated Executive Online Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · MilwaukeeFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition–AccreditationCAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La CrosseFormatOnlineCredits34Est. tuition$25,160$740/credit · resident rateAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration at Herzing University-Madison
Herzing University-Madison · MadisonFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$18,900$630/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Science in Health Care Administration (MHCA) at Marian University
Marian University · Fond Du LacFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$20,940$698/creditAccreditationNot CAHMEMaster of Business Administration, Health Systems Leadership Specialization at Marquette University
Marquette University · MilwaukeeFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits31.5Est. tuition$45,675$1,450/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 Wisconsin
4 Wisconsin programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $18,900 at Herzing University-Madison to $45,675 at Marquette University. The Wisconsin median is $20,940, against $27,000 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Madison: Master of Science in Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration | 30 | $18,900 |
| Marian University: Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MHCA)Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MHCA) | 30 | $20,940 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative)Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (UW Online Collaborative) | 34 | $25,160 |
| Marquette University: Master of Business Administration, Health Systems Leadership specializationMaster of Business Administration, Health Systems Leadership specialization | 31.5 | $45,675 |
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 Wisconsin
By master's degrees awarded in health administration fields in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has Wisconsin's largest program, followed by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Herzing University-Madison. 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 38 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 13 |
| Herzing University-Madison | 7 |
| Marian University | 4 |
| Marquette University | 1 |
Online Options for Wisconsin Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Wisconsin: 288 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Medical and health services managers, the federal occupation for hospital and health system administrators, earn a median $128,320 a year in Wisconsin, 4% above the U.S. median of $123,860 and 19th of 54 states with a published figure. The middle of the range matters more than the median: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $90,440 and the top 10% over $274,310, across 7,230 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 Wisconsin?
We verified 6 health administration master's programs at 5 schools in Wisconsin; 1 of those schools is on CAHME's accredited list.
Which Wisconsin Schools Have CAHME-Accredited Programs?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Can Wisconsin Residents Earn an MHA Online?
Yes. Beyond Wisconsin's own programs, 288 online programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Wisconsin residents online. Online MHA programs.
How Much Does an MHA Cost in Wisconsin?
Estimated tuition for Wisconsin programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $18,900 to $45,675 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more.
How Much Do Healthcare Administrators Earn in Wisconsin?
Medical and health services managers in Wisconsin earn a median $128,320 a year across 7,230 jobs (BLS, May 2025), against $123,860 nationally.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 5 Wisconsin 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