The Master of Health Care Administration Program at Des Moines University is proud to be preparing the next generation of health care administrators. The following outcomes measures provide prospective students and other stakeholders valuable information about our program.

Graduation Rate

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
2018-19 2011-12 77.1% 3.79

Graduation rates as of 7/1/2023.
* Students admitted prior to fall 2016 had seven (7) years to complete degree requirements. Beginning in 2016-2017, student have five (5) years to complete degree requirements.


Employment Rate (2020-2021)

Employment Rate 97%*

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

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 95%)


Salary (2020-2021)

 Median salary $60,000

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 95%)


Alumni Return on Investment of Degree (2020-2021)

Data from employed alumni

Assumed a higher level of responsibility 70%
New Position 52%
Promotion 36%

Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 95%)

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