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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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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE examination is no longer required
    GMAT
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Professional Master’s Degree Applicants (M.Arch., M.Eng., M.F.S., M.H.A., ...): TOEFL iBT* Score requirements for exams taken before January 2026 - Speaking: 22 or higher, Reading: 20 or higher, Listening: 15 or higher, Writing: 20 or higher. Interim score requirements for exams taken beginning January 2026 - Speaking: 4 or higher, Reading: 4 or higher, Listening: 3.5 or higher, Writing: 4 or higher. IELTS Academic: An overall band score of at least 7.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min Professional Master’s Degree Applicants (... M.H.A. ...): IELTS Academic: An overall band score of at least 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,708.00
    Annual living cost

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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%.