By BVS Staff
October 2018
Using information from the US Department of Education's Center for Education Statistics, we compiled this list of the 15 cheapest online doctorates in healthcare administration available online. They are sorted in descending order of cost with the cheapest scaool (according to hourly tuition rate) at the top and the most expensive school at the bottom. Almost all of these schools' rates come in below the standard current college tuition rate. Online doctorates in healthcare administration were not numerous enough for us to compile a big enough data sample for a more scientific ranking.
#1 - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi
Online DHA
Website
Enrollment: not reported
Tuition:
$not reported
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has an online doctor of healthcare
administration degree that is a 54 credit hour program that includes coursework in health economics and
epidemiology. The program requires GRE scores and a minimum 3.0 graduate GPA for admission. The University
of Mississippi Medical Center charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $541.44 per credit hour for this
program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#2 - Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Online DM- Healthcare Management and Leadership
Website
Enrollment: 25,548
Tuition: $13,393
Colorado Technical University has an online doctor of management
- healthcare and leadership degree that is a 100 quarter credit hour program that includes
coursework in management theory and application of action research. With a student to faculty ratio of 28
to 1, the program kicks off the application process with an admission interview. Colorado Technical
University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $598 per credit hour for this program. The school
is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#3 - Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Online DBA in Healthcare Management
Website
Enrollment: 75,756
Tuition:
$8,051
Liberty University has an online doctor of business administration in healthcare management
degree that is a 60 credit hour program including coursework in quantitative research methods and
healthcare informatics. With a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1, this program requires a dissertation
and a master's degree that is accredited by either the AACSB or the ACBSP. Liberty University offers an
online, graduate rate of $605 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#4 - Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio
Online DHA
Website
Enrollment: 5,006
Tuition:
$15,816
Franklin University has an online doctor of healthcare administration degree that is a 58
credit hour program that includes coursework in applied statistics and research methods. With a student to
faculty ratio of 13 to 1, the program requires a graduate exam from students without a 3.0 GPA for their
master's degree. Franklin University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $719 per credit hour for
this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools.
#5 - Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
DHA Online
Website
Enrollment: 37,569
Tuition:
$14,365
Capella University has an online doctor of healthcare administration degree that is a 76
quarter credit hour program that offers four specializations: general health administration; health care
leadership; health care quality and analytics; and health policy and advocacy. With a student to faculty
ratio of 22 to 1, the program may require a faculty interview prior to admission. Capella University
charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $735 per credit hour for this program. The school is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#6 - University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Online PhD in Health Policy and Administration
Website
Enrollment: 29,120
Tuition:
$22,217
The University of Illinois at Chicago has an online doctor of philosophy in health policy and
administration degree that is a 60+ credit hour program that offers two optional tracks: health
services/outcomes and health economics. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program requires a
personal statement, a CV, and three letters of recommendation. The University of Illinois at Chicago
charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $793 per credit hour for this program. The school is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
#7 - Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
DHA Online
Website
Enrollment: 25,986
Tuition:
$18,216
Central Michigan University has an online doctor of health administration degree that is a 63
credit hour program including coursework in leadership strategies for healthcare policy and population
health. With a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1, the application packet of contents requested includes
a five-page research paper on a specified premise. Central Michigan University offers an online, graduate
tuition rate of $850 per credit hour, regardless of residency. They are accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
#8 - Northcentral University
San Diego, California
Online DHA
Website
Enrollment: 10,916
Tuition:
$16,553
Northcentral University has an online doctor of health administration degree that is a 60
credit hour program that was designed according to the standards of the National Center for Health Care
Leadership competency model. With a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1, the program does not require a GRE
or GMAT test score. Northcentral University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $912 per credit
hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior
College and University Commission.
#9 - Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Doctor of Strategic Leadership in Healthcare Leadership Online
Website
Enrollment: 8,389
Tuition: $12,726
Regent University has an online doctor of strategic leadership in
healthcare leadership degree that is a 60 credit hour program that includes coursework in strategic
foresight and global leadership. With a student to faculty ratio of 41 to 1, the program is looking for
alignment between the personal goals of the applicant and the DSL program outcomes among other things.
Regent University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $995 per credit hour for this program. The
school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#10 - A T Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, Missouri
DHA Online
Website
Enrollment: 3,569
Tuition: $25,453
A T Still University of
Health Sciences has an online doctor of health administration degree that is a 47 credit hour program that
includes coursework in healthcare organization informatics and health organization governance. The program
is looking for applicants with a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA. A T Still University of Health Sciences
charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $1,000 per credit hour for this program. The school is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
#11 - Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Online Doctor of Behavioral Health (Management)
Website
Enrollment: 51,869
Tuition: $23,480
Arizona State University has an online doctor of behavioral health
(management) degree that is an 84 credit hour program that includes coursework in population-based health
management and integrated primary care. With a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1, the program admits
applicants with master's degrees from any academic discipline. Arizona State University charges an online,
graduate tuition rate of $1,153 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
#12 - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Online PhD in Health Sciences - Health Leadership
Website
Enrollment: 50,146
Tuition:
$28,128
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has an online doctor of philosophy in health
sciences - health leadership degree that is a 60 credit hour program that includes coursework in
foundations of health leadership and evidence-based literature review. With a student to faculty ratio of
15 to 1, the program is designed for health professionals with experience in the application of scientific
knowledge in the delivery of healthcare. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey charges an online,
graduate tuition rate of $1,226 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education.
#13 - Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
DHA Online
Website
Enrollment: 2,986
Tuition: $22,164
The Medical University of
South Carolina has an online doctor of health administration degree that is a 54 credit hour program that
includes coursework in leadership and health policy. With a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1, the
program is looking for applicants with "significant" leadership experience in the healthcare field. The
Medical University of South Carolina charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $2,057.93 per credit hour
for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission
on Colleges
#14 - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Online PhD in Health Leadership
Website
Enrollment: 29,468
Tuition: $26,854
The University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill has an online doctor of philosophy in health leadership degree that is a 45-51
credit hour program that includes coursework in principles of epidemiology and environmental health. With
a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, the program will waive the GRE/GMAT requirement for those who
already hold a doctorate degree. The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill charges an online, out of
state graduate tuition rate of $2,200 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#15 - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Doctor of Science Degree in Administration-Health Services Online
Website
Enrollment: 19,535
Tuition: $17,294
The University of Alabama at
Birmingham has an online doctor of science in administration - health services degree that is a 64
credit hour program that includes coursework in regression analysis and healthcare finance. With a student
to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the program ideally looks for applicants with "a minimum of five years of mid-
to senior-level managerial experience in the healthcare industry." The University of Alabama at Birmingham
charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $2,440 per credit hour for this program, regardless of
residency. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on
Colleges.
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