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Earn your Master of Health Administration and Take the Lead in Your Community
IMPROVING HEALTH CARE STARTS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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48 Credits
On Campus or Online
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Advocate for Community-Centered Healthcare Practices
No two communities are exactly alike, but every community deserves access to vital healthcare services. You’ve seen how the system is failing the community you care about, and now it’s time to take the lead as a responsive health administrator.
As one of the top programs of its type in the nation, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine teaches the skills you need to work alongside providers to manage, build, and create healthcare facilities and systems that provide high-quality, cost-effective care and improved patient outcomes.
Nearly 100 percent of MHA graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
Preparing Our Graduates for Community Impact
U.S. News & World Report ranks Tulane’s Master of Health Administration among the top 20 best healthcare management programs in the nation.
MHA faculty members are leaders in their fields, conducting innovative research, developing solutions to health challenges, and transforming the healthcare industry.
Graduates benefit from access to Tulane’s extensive alumni network, offering exceptional connections to professionals in leading healthcare organizations across the country.
What Can You Do with an MHA Degree?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2034. About 1.9 million openings are projected each year, on average. When you earn a master’s in health administration from Tulane, you’ll be prepared for roles like:*
Clinical Project Manager
Average Annual Salary: $99,367
Average Annual Salary: $92,330
Healthcare Consultant
*Salary statistics according to Payscale
Strategic Planner
Average Annual Salary: $80,611
Clinical Manager
Average Annual Salary: $78,881
Develop Specialized Skills for Health Administration
The MHA program prepares students with a foundation in healthcare leadership and applied analytical skills to promote data-driven decision-making. You’ll learn to:
- Influence and guide others in healthcare settings, preparing you to take on leadership roles within the industry
- Develop and implement long term strategies that account for the complex interplay of business, cultural, political, and regulatory factors in health care
- Use analytics to drive decision-making processes in healthcare organizations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness
- Manage the financial health of healthcare organizations to ensure you can make informed financial decisions
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School has been accredited since 1947, and all current programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Accreditation
Both the on-campus and online MHA programs have been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since 1971.
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Stand up for Community Health With Tulane’s MHA
Upcoming Deadlines
We’re accepting applications now, and most programs start three times a year:
Fall, Spring, and Summer.
| Terms | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | October 1 | December 1 |
| Summer 2027 | February 1 | April 1 |
| Fall 2026 | March 1 | July 1 |
Online MHA Cost
Earning your MHA degree is an investment — not just in yourself, but in the healthcare systems you'll help improve.
Tuition: $1,770 per credit hour (48 credits total)*
Academic Support Fee: $100 per credit hour
Student Activity Fee: $80 per semester
Technology Fee: $175 per semester
Administrative Residency: $200
Within a year of graduation, 99.7 percent of our Tulane public health graduates find jobs in the field or continue their education.
*These tuition figures are estimates for the 2025-26 academic year. Please contact an advisor to talk through your specific tuition plan.