Students in the Master of Healthcare Administration Program typically fit one of four profiles:
- Health Services Providers - These are individuals currently employed and providing services through the health care system.
- Executives and managers - The MHA degree is the preferred advanced degree for the health care setting because of its direct application to the health care industry. Physicians as well as non-medical managers earn the MHA degree.
- Career Changers - Some students pursue the MHA degree to build a new career pathway in healthcare administration.
- Recent College Graduates - The MHA degree offers significant opportunities for students just out of undergraduate school. Recent college graduates willing to relocate are especially well positioned to take advantage of career opportunities.
Health services administrators are employed in many settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Long-term care facilities
- Managed care systems
- Home health services
- Medical group practices
- Public health departments
- Health insurance companies
- Health management consulting
- Pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Schools and research organizations
- Local, state, and federal government
Gender: 70% Female 30% Male
94% listed Des Moines University as their first choice in attending a graduate school.
Top 5 reasons students applied to MHA Program
- To gain a position as a health care administrator or manager
- Personal development
- To increase earning power
- To develop competencies
- To advance to a senior position
