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, helping you make your mark as a public servant.
Career Outlook
Job Outlook graph shows jobs for training and development on the rise through 2022 - $62,662 estimated salary of graduates from this program. |
Job Opportunities*
Urban & Regional PlannersMedian Annual Salary: $73,050 per year Number of Jobs: Typical Entry-Level Education: |
Human Resource ManagerMedian Annual Salary: $113,300 per year Number of Jobs: Typical Entry-Level Education: |
Social & Community Services ManagerMedian Annual Salary: $65,320 per year Number of Jobs: Typical Entry-Level Education: |
Emergency Mgmt DirectorMedian Annual Salary: $74,420 per year Number of Jobs: Typical Entry-Level Education: |
*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 JobsHuman Resources Managers Education Administrators, Postsecondary Training and Development Specialists Public Relations and funding Managers Management Analysts Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
Graduate EmployersAmazon.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 TitlesCommunications Specialist (Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media) Executive Director
Office Manager
President Programmer Analyst Academic Advisor |