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
| Final Year | Entering Year | Graduation Rate | Average Years to Completion |
| 2019-20 | 2012-13 | 77.3% | 3.33 |
| 2018-19 | 2011-12 | 77.1% | 3.79 |
| 2017-18 | 2010-11 | 74.4% | 3.81 |
| 2016-17 | 2009-10 | 72.5% | 3.09 |
| 2015-16 | 2008-09 | 72.6%* | 3.58 |
*These classes include students still active in the program as of 7/13/2020. As they complete the program the graduation rate and average time to completion will increase.
Employment Rate (2018-2019)
| Employment Rate | 93%* |
*Includes 3% of of alumni that are current students or pursing further education.
Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 91%)
Salary (2018-2019)
| Median salary | $65,000 |
Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 91%)
Alumni Return on Investment of Degree (2018-2019)
Data from employed alumni
| Assumed a higher level of responsibility after entering program | 70% |
| Assumed a new position | 41% |
| Received a promotion | 30% |
| Received a raise | 19% |
Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 91%)