The Career Impact of Choosing DMU
Choosing a graduate program is a big decision. Outcomes matter — not just graduation, but what happens next. Here’s how graduates of the Master of Health Care Administration program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences are prepared to succeed in careers, leadership and service.
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Graduation Rate
| 2024-25 | 2019-20 | 83.6% | 2.88 |
| 2023-24 | 2018-19* | 79.4%* | 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 |
*These classes include students still active in the program as of July 1, 2025. As they complete the program, the graduation rate and average time to completion will increase.
Retention Rates
| 95% | 100% | 86% |
Percentage of admitted students who enrolled in one or more courses and continued enrollment past the first term.
Employment Rate (2023-24)
- Employment Rate: 98%
Source: Graduate and 3-month alumni survey data, and LinkedIn (average reporting rate 98%)
Salary (2023-24)
- Median Salary: $78,000
Source: Graduate and 3-month alumni survey data (average reporting rate 71%)