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    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration

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    Pittsburgh, USMha/mbaIn-person3 years
    $172,800.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    34%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    73
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a 73-credit, 3-year, in-person Mha/mba program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $172,800.

    About the program

    The program combines the Master of Health Administration from the School of Public Health and the MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, focusing on management of healthcare organizations, finance, strategy, quality improvement, and analytics. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in health industry organizations such as consulting, insurance, biotech, and pharmaceuticals.

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    #12 U.S. News & World Report (MHA)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE optional; no minimum published
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT optional; no minimum published
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum total scores to be eligible for admission consideration are an 80 on the TOEFL (taken prior to 1/20/26), 4.0 on the TOEFL, with all subscores at 4.0 or higher (taken on or after 1/20/26)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,030.00
    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 Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $172,800 across 73 required credits.
    Is Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus online or in-person?
    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take to complete?
    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is structured around 3 years and 73 credits.
    How competitive is Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 34%.
    How large is the Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cohort?
    Joint Degree MBA/Master of Healthcare Administration at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically enrolls around 45 students per cohort.