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    Health Administration (M.H.A.)

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    University Park, USMHAIn-person2 years
    $73,008.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    49
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 49-credit, 2-year, in-person MHA program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $73,008.

    About the program

    The program equips students with knowledge and skills to manage and lead health care organizations, covering health systems organization, policy formation, economics, and system design and redesign.

    Focus: coursework
    US News & World Report (one of the best; specific rank ~12)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min satisfactory scores on the GRE are required if the GPA is less than 3.00 (typically, applicants who have scores of 1,000 or higher on the GRE and are admitted to the program tend to be successful in the program)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min satisfactory scores on the GMAT are required if the GPA is less than 3.00
    TOEFL
    required
    Min English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305. (Penn State Harrisburg campus requires TOEFL iBT 80 total with 19 speaking (pre-2026 tests))
    IELTS
    required
    Min English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $14,474.00
    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 Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $73,008 across 49 required credits.
    Is Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 49 credits.
    What GPA is required for Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    What work-permit options follow Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Health Administration (M.H.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)