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    Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

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    Ithaca, USMHAIn-person2 years
    $93,316.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    31
    Cohort
    students
    64
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University is a 64-credit, 2-year, in-person MHA program based in Ithaca, US. Tuition is $93,316.

    About the program

    Two-year, 60-credit non-thesis program covering management, health care delivery and finance, population health, quantitative analysis, law and ethics, accounting, economics, and health policy.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,708.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University is $93,316 across 64 required credits.
    Is Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University online or in-person?
    Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University take to complete?
    Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University is structured around 2 years and 64 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or greater on a scale of 4.0
    How competitive is Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University?
    Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) at Cornell University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.