The NCCU M.P.A. program was the second largest in the UNC system in 2024–2025, with 60 degrees awarded.
Of the 70 students who started in the academic year 2019–2020, 43% (30 students) graduated within 2 years, 61% (45 students) graduated within 3 years, and 64% (46 students) graduated within 5 years.
We have successful alumni in almost every public service sector. Of the graduates in 2023–2024, 40% entered work with federal, state, or local governments, 17% work in the non-profit sector, and 33% entered the private sector.
Graduation Rates (Students who started in academic year 2019-2020) by Track
| Cohort Matriculated Fall 2019 through Summer 2020 | Total Cohort Size | Completed in 2 years | Completed in 3 years | Completed in 4 years | Completed in 5 years |
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| Traditional Track M.P.A. (On Campus) | 51 | 15 (29%) | 27 (53%) | 29 (57%) | 30 (59%) |
| E.M.P.A. Cohort (Hybrid) | 19 | 15 (79%) | 16 (84%) | 16 (84%) | 16 (84%) |
| E.M.P.A. Fast Track (Online) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| All Tracks | 70 | 30 (43%) | 43 (61%) | 45 (64%) | 46 (66%) |