M.H.A. Program Outcomes

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The Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences prepares the next generation of health care administrators. The following outcome measures provide valuable information about our program.

Graduation Rate

2023-24 2018-19 85.3% 2.78
2022-23 2017-18 86.8% 2.9
2021-22 2016-17 73% 3.28
2022-23 2015-16 90.2% 2.99
2021-22 2014-15 82.5% 2.82
2020-21 2013-14 63.6% 3.19
2019-20 2012-13 77.3% 3.33

Graduation rates as of July 1, 2024.

Students admitted before Fall 2016 had seven years to complete degree requirements. Beginning in 2016-17, students have five years to complete degree requirements.


Employment Rate (2022-23)

  • Employment Rate: 97%

*This includes 3% of alumni who are current students in clinical programs.

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 74%)


Salary (2022-23)

  • Median Salary: $79,000

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 74%)


Alumni Return on Investment of Degree (2022-23)

Data From Employed Alumni

  • Assumed Higher Level of Responsibility: 71%
  • New Position: 46%
  • Promotion: 23%

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 74%)

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