The most significant difference between the UW Master of Health Administration (MHA) and UW Executive MHA is the program format and the type of student it best supports.
Because the MHA program is full-time, in-person with an optional summer internship, most students do not work full-time during the program. They are early-career professionals with an average of three years of experience.
The Executive MHA program is a flexible hybrid online model designed for mid-level career professionals with an average of 10 years of experience. Most students work full-time thanks to the hybrid model with monthly online or on-campus meetings.
Compare Our Programs and Find Your Match
Master of Health Administration
Designed For
Early-career professionals with an average of three years of experience
Format
In-person format on the UW campus in Seattle. Classes meet weekly, Monday–Wednesday.
Cohort Size
Cohorts are small and team-based. Average size is 30 students.
Duration
76 credits over six quarters required for degree
Fixed curriculum and course sequencing
- Most students do not work while in the program due to the weekly schedule
- Students can choose to complete a summer internship between their first and second year and finish the program with a capstone project
- Within three months of graduation, 80% of students are working full time (2021)
- GRE not required
Executive Master of Health Administration
Designed For
Mid-level career professionals with at least six years of experience and an average of 10 years of experience
Format
Hybrid-online format. Classes meet online or on-campus once a month, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cohort Size
Cohorts are small and team-based. Average size is 10 students.
Duration
69 credits over eight consecutive quarters required for degree
Fixed curriculum and course sequencing
- Most students work full-time while in the program, made possible by the flexible schedule
- No internship, students finish the program with a capstone project
- Students typically continue in their current jobs for at least some period of time, so job placement rates are not tracked
- GRE not required
Your Future is Worth the Investment
Accreditation
The UW Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), which is considered the gold standard for graduate programs in health care management.
Additionally, as part of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, the UW Master of Health Administration program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health, and public health programs outside schools of public health.
Schedule An Advising Appointment Today!
Our program advisers are here to help answer your questions about our degrees and discuss the application process with you.