The MHA program at GovState is accredited by CAHME and dedicated to the education of minorities, 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% |
*Updated December 2023
**Percentage of students enrolled in second semester who were also enrolled in first semester.
***Percentage of students of the graduating class graduated in 3 years.
****Defined as those graduated within the “normal” time period expected for degree completion. Full-time
MHA students are expected to complete the program in two to three years. Part-time students complete
the program in three to five years. The time limit for completing a master’s degree at GSU is 8 years.
Employment Statistics AY 2022-2023*
88.9% employed six months within graduation | Sector Breakdown |
42.9%
Hospital/Health System | 14.3% Long-term care facility | 14.3%
Governmental Agencies (i.e., local, state, and federal agencies) | 14.13%
National Health organizations (CVS/Aetna, Walgreens, etc.) |
TOP FIELDS OF EMPLOYMENT OF GSU MHA GRADUATES Hospital/Health System Physician Group Governmental Agencies Healthcare Consulting Long-Term Care Facilities |
*Based on AY2022-2023 Graduates survey July through September 2023 (based on 8 responses)
MHA Employment Data
Academic Year | Employment with Graduation of |
Three Months | Six Months | Total |
2016-2017 | | | |
2017-2018 | | | |
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% |
In addition, the findings from the competency assessment analysis revealed 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.