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MPA Graduate Sector Breakdown

21% Public Sector

38% Nonprofit Sector

4% Private Sector

MPA Stats 2024-25

Graduation Rates

NASPAA CategoriesNumber of Students
Initially Enrolled25
Graduated Within 2 Years13
Graduated Within 3 Years21
Graduated Within 4 Years22
Total Students Graduated22

ARY-5 Cohort = 2019-2020 new students

*Full-time students generally complete the degree in two years, while part-time students (less than 9 credit hours per semester) can take at least twice as long, depending on the various course loads. Dual degree students (PharmD/MPA or JD/MPA) generally complete both programs in four years.

Job Placements

Graduate PlacementNumber of Students
State Government3
Local Government2
US-based Nonprofit9
Private Sector (Other)1
Obtaining further education2
Retired1
Unknown6
Total24

2023-2024 graduates