Master of Public Policy and Administration graduates go on to serve in management and upper-level positions in numerous settings including: local, state, and federal government; nonprofit organizations; government affairs and relations entities; human resources; policy centers; international affairs; private corporations; hospitals; and universities.
Employment statistics for Master of Public Policy and Administration students that graduated during the 2019-2025 academic years are listed below. The table below details the number of students employed within the field of Public Administration and/or Policy within six months of graduation.
| Employment Setting |
2019-2020 Graduates |
2020-2021 Graduates |
2021-2022 Graduates |
2022-2023 Graduates |
2023-2024 Graduates |
2024-2025 Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National or central government in the same country as the program | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program | 5 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| City, County, or other local government in the same country as the program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign government (all levels) or international quasi-governmental | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nonprofit domestic-oriented | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Nonprofit/NGOs internationally-oriented | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Private Sector - Research/Consulting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Private Sector but not research/consulting | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obtaining further education | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Military Service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Status Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
MSU Master of Public Policy & Administration Annual NASPAA Report Graduation Rate Data
The table below details how many students graduated within the program defined time-to-degree length of 2 years. This data is for students initially enrolled in the 2020-2021 academic year.
| Initially Enrolled | Graduated within 2 years | Graduated within 3 years | Graduated within 4 years | Total Students Graduated and Persisting to Graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Students | 19 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Additional Information
For some broader field specific data please review the NASPAA Annual Accreditation Data Report. The report details the state of accredited program in public service education.
