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 school (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.
Top 15 Most Affordable Doctorates in Healthcare Administration
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A T Still University of Health SciencesLocation
Kirksville, MO
Tuition$25453
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.
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Arizona State UniversityLocation
Tempe, AZ
Tuition$23480
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.
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Capella UniversityLocation
Minneapolis, MN
Tuition$14365
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.
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Central Michigan UniversityLocation
Mount Pleasant, MI
Tuition$18216
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.
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Colorado Technical UniversityLocation
Colorado Springs, CO
Tuition$13393
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.
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Franklin UniversityLocation
Columbus, OH
Tuition$15816
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.
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Liberty UniversityLocation
Lynchburg, VA
Tuition$8051
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.
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Medical University of South CarolinaLocation
Charleston, SC
Tuition$22164
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
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Northcentral UniversityLocation
San Diego, CA
Tuition$16553
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.
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Regent UniversityLocation
Virginia Beach, VA
Tuition$12726
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.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New BrunswickLocation
New Brunswick, NJ
Tuition$28128
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.
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University of Alabama at BirminghamLocation
Birmingham, AL
Tuition$17294
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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University of Illinois at ChicagoLocation
Chicago, IL
Tuition$22217
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
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University of Mississippi Medical CenterLocation
Jackson, MS
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.
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University of North Carolina Chapel HillLocation
Chapel Hill, NC
Tuition$26854
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.
Methodology: Here's How We Rank Schools
Metric | Data Used | Percentage |
Academic Quality | Full-time faculty percentage, student-to-faculty ratio, student retention and graduation rates | 25% |
Affordability | Tuition rates, median student debt, and financial aid | 35% |
Reputation | Admission and enrollment rates | 15% |
Program Offerings | Number of program options | 10% |
Online Enrollment Score | Portion of learners taking at least one online course | 15% |
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