Career Opportunities
A degree in public administration (MPA) can open the door to a number of rewarding career opportunities in the nonprofit, public and private sectors.
Public administration programs prepare students to work in social service and government agencies. From developing programs and resources for low-income individuals and families to serving in public office, MPA graduates have a competitive edge in the job market. MPA programs provide essential skills for today’s work environment and allow you to bring your on-the-job experience into the classroom, helpingyou make your mark as a public servant.
MPA graduates serve in a variety of public administration careers, including:
Career Outlook
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Job Opportunities*
Urban & Regional Planners Median Annual Salary: $73,050 per year $35 per hour Number of Jobs: 39,100 Typical Entry-Level Education: Master’s Degree |
Human Resource Manager Median Annual Salary: $113,300 per year $54 per hour Number of Jobs: 152,100 Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree |
Social & Community Services Manager Median Annual Salary: $65,320 per year $31 per hour Number of Jobs: 168,800 Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree |
Emergency Management Director Median Annual Salary: $74,420 per year $35 per hour Number of Jobs: 9,900 Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree |
*Job opportunities data is based on national medians and figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook handbook. Which can be found at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Employment Outcomes
Graduate Occupations Human Resources Managers Education Administrators, Postsecondary Training and Development Specialists Public Relations and funding Managers Management Analysts Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
Graduate Employers Amazon.com, Inc. Bechtel Corporation Bluegrass Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc. Center for Education Research Inc City of Minneapolis Connecticut State Office of Policy and Management |
Graduate Job Titles Communications Specialist (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media) Executive Director Office Manager President Programmer Analyst Academic Advisor |