The Master of Public Health Program at Des Moines University is proud to be preparing the next generation of public health professionals. 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 |
| 2022-23 | 2015-16 | 66.7% | 3.51 |
| 2021-22 | 2014-15 | 67.4% | 3.64 |
| 2020-21 | 2013-14 | 75.0% | 4.06 |
| 2019-20 | 2012-13 | 61.8%* | 3.99 |
| 2018-19 | 2011-12 | 67.7% | 4.29 |
| 2017-18 | 2010-11 | 54.9% | 3.98 |
*These classes include students still active in the program as of 7/1/2022. As they complete the program the graduation rate and average time to completion will increase.
Employment Rate (2020-21)
| Employment Rate | 91%* |
*This includes 6% of alumni that are current students or pursuing further education.
Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 94%)
Alumni Return on Investment of Degree (2020-2021)
Data from employed graduates and alumni
| Assumed a new position | 26% |
| Received a promotion | 11% |
Source: Graduate and 6-month alumni surveys (average reporting rate 94%)
Student Learning Assessment Report
In our quest for continuous improvement, all academic programs at Des Moines University undergo an annual review of selected student learning assessment outcome measures.