Best Online MHA Programs in Arizona

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix’s Master of Health Administration isn’t just CAHME-accredited. It also holds a CAHME Mentorship Circle designation, recognizing programs that actively contribute to advancing standards across the field. As one of the most recognizable names in online college, University of Phoenix has more than 50 years of experience in accessible virtual education.

Its 33-credit MHA program is completable entirely online and is open to both experienced professionals and those without healthcare experience. The standard track can be completed in 17 months, while the competency-based track allows students with a healthcare background to finish in as little as 12 months. Moreover, the university’s open admissions policy means no specific undergraduate degree is required to apply.

Lastly, students can choose to specialize their degree by adding a concentration in Health Care Compliance and Privacy or by pursuing an MBA simultaneously.

Duration: 17 months (standard track) or as little as 12 months (competency-based track)

Mode: Fully online

Cost: $698 per credit hour

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience (any industry)
• Must be currently employed

Arizona State University

Arizona State’s Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy blends population health, economics, analytics, and leadership coursework to prepare students for administrative and policy-focused roles.

The 30-credit program is delivered across 11 courses in 7.5-week sessions. Additional nine-credit focus areas are available, including health policy and advocacy, health systems management, and performance improvement.

Thanks to ASU’s partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, and Dignity Health, students gain access to professional resources and networking opportunities that are hard to find elsewhere. In addition, a mandatory capstone and two-part research practicum offer a chance for hands-on skills application at the end of the program.

Duration: Roughly two years

Mode: Fully online

Cost: $605 per credit hour plus fees

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a health-related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Personal statement, resume, and one letter of recommendation

Grand Canyon University

Offered through its College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Health Administration prepares students for middle- and upper-level management roles in healthcare organizations. GCU is institutionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission rather than CAHME.

The 48-credit curriculum is delivered in eight-week courses and culminates in a 150-hour practicum in a healthcare setting. Students can also choose to add an Emphasis in Health Care Quality and Patient Safety, consisting of an additional 12 credits. GCU incorporates a servant-leadership framework throughout the program, reflecting the university’s Christian mission.

Duration: Two to three years

Mode: Fully online

Cost: $610 per credit hour

Admissions Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Personal statement, resume, and one letter of recommendation