Please note DPAP is working on updating this information with more recent rates.
ßÙßÇÂþ» began conferring MPA degrees in 1995. Today, we have a global network of over 500 alumni. Almost half of our alumni have careers in the public sector; private-sector alumni typically work for firms that serve the public interest.
Please see the Employment rates and placements below for ARY-1, meaning for MPA students who graduated during the 2022-2023 academic year:
The MPA degree is designed to be completed in two full academic years. Students who start in the fall semester and commit to full-time study in both the fall and spring semesters, along with a summer internship between the two academic years, will achieve this timeline. Those beginning their program in the spring can also complete their degree within two years, provided they strategically sequence their courses and select from a more limited range of electives.
The ßÙßÇÂþ» MPA program's graduation rate is over 85%. Our program allows students to switch between full-time and part-time study at any time, as long as they are registered for at least one credit during every fall and spring semester. This allows students the flexibility to pursue relevant internship and employment opportunities.
We also have accelerated and dual degree students who complete the MPA program in 1 or 3 years, respectively. The typical length of study for dual degrees is 3 years, with careful coordination of courses in consultation with advisors in both departments.
For a detailed breakdown of program completion rates based on our most recent NASPAA self-study (SSY) report, please see the chart below.
| 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 in The SSY 2018-2019 Cohort | 82 | 53 | 63 | 67 | 67 |