The MHA program at GovState is accredited by CAHME and dedicated to the education of minority,
women, working adults, and under-served populations in health administration for developing
larders capable of shaping and impacting the health, business, and the communities they serve.
Data can be found at CAHME.
MHA Degree Completion and Graduation Rate
Academic Year | N Entering | Retention Rate* | Total Graduated | Graduated ≤3 years | Graduated 3-5 years | Graduated >5 years | Completion Rate** |
2015-2016 | 38 | 92.1% | 14 | 64.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 78.6% |
2016-2017 | 32 | 93.7% | 6 | 100% | | | 100% |
2017-2018 | 31 | 93.5% | 15 | 86.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 93.3% |
2018-2019 | 17 | 94.1% | 14 | 78.6% | 21.4% | | 100% |
2019-2020 | 14 | 92.8% | 14 | 71% | 21% | 7% | 100% |
2020-2021 | 16 | 93.7% | 15 | 73.3%% | 20% | 6.7% | 100% |
2021-2022 | 9 | 89% | 6 | | | | 100% |
2022-2023 | 12 | 91.6% | 10 | 80% | 20% | | 100% |
2023-2024 | 11 | 100% | 6 | 83% | 17% | | 100% |
*Updated September 2024
**Percentage of students enrolled in the second semester who were also enrolled in the first semester.
***Percentage of students of the graduating class graduated in 3 years.
****Defined as those who graduated within the “normal” time period expected for degree completion. Full-
time MHA students are expected to complete the program in 2.5 to 3 years. Part-time students complete
the program in three to five years. The time limit for completing a master’s degree at GovState is 8 years.
Employment Statistics AY 2022-2024*
86.1%
were
employed
six
months
within
graduation | Sector Breakdown |
54.8%
Hospital/Health System | 14.3% Long-term care facility | 16.6%
Governmental Agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal agencies) | 7.15%
National Health organizations (CVS/Aetna, Walgreens, etc.) | 7.15%
Pharmaceutical/
biotech/medical
device
company |
TOP FIELDS OF EMPLOYMENT OF GOVSTATE MHA GRADUATES Hospital/Health System Physician Group Governmental Agencies Healthcare Consulting Long-Term Care Facilities |
*Based on AY2022-2023 and AY 2023-3034 Graduates surveys (based on 14 responses)
MHA Employment Data
Academic Year | Employment with Graduation of |
Three Months | Six Months | Total |
2018-2019 | 78.6% | 14.2% | 92.8% |
2019-2020 | 76.9% | 14.2% | 91.1% |
2020-2021 | 85.7% | 7.6% | 93.3% |
2021-2022 | 83.3% | | 83.3% |
2022-2023 | 88.9% | | 88.9% |
2023-2024 | 83.3% | | 83.3% |
In addition, the findings from the competency assessment analysis revealed that at least 85% of
students achieved application-level competencies in 18 out of 22 assessed competencies, as
evaluated by field experience preceptors. The post-program assessment, which combines
assessments from faculty, capstone projects, and preceptors, showed that at least 85% of students
demonstrated application-level attainment in all 22 competencies the Program aims to prepare
students for, ranging from 85.5% in project management to 100% in Professional & Social
Responsibility.