Admissions, Tuition, Costs and Financial Information
Online Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Management and Administration | Department of Public Health
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Tuition & Financial Information
Investing in a healthcare management graduate certificate from Purdue equips you with up-to-date administration skills taught by faculty who are industry experts with years of field experience.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
| Indiana Residents | Out-of-State Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost per credit hour | $750 | $850 |
| Total credit hours | 9 | 9 |
| Total degree cost* | $6,750 | $7,650 |
Admissions
Admission decisions are based on individual experience and the applicant’s fit with the program. To be considered, submit a completed application accompanied by the following:
- A professional resume.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an approximate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Personal history statement.
- An application fee of $60 ($75 for international students).
Application deadlines:
| APPLICATION DEADLINE | START OF CLASSES | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 10, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 10, 2026 | January 11, 2027 |
Program Quick Facts
Degree Type:
Graduate Certificates
Format:
100% Online
Program Length:
Two semesters (9 credits)
Weekly Commitment:
15 hours
Department/School:
Department of Public Health
Related Program:
Master of Health Administration
Tuition Discounts Available
Students working in government or nonprofit organizations may be eligible for tuition discounts based on their employer type:
- $25 per credit hour discount
- Employees of the federal government
- Employees of nonprofit organizations with revenue over $2.5M
- $100 per credit hour discount
- Employees of state government
- Employees of nonprofit organizations with revenue between $500K–$2.5M
- $200 per credit hour discount
- Employees of local government
- Employees of nonprofit organizations with revenue under $500K
Students will self-report eligibility for tuition discounts during the application process. The department may audit eligibility and request verification. Adjustments may be made if employment status changes.
Application Fee
Current: An application fee of $60 ($75 for international students).
Application Fee Waived
Beginning July 1, 2026, the application fee will be waived for all online Master of Health Administration graduate certificate programs.
Additional Fees
Additional Course Fees (as applicable):
MHA Course Fee: