The NCCU M.P.A. program learning outcomes are for students to be able to (1) analyze policies and programs, (2) compose communications for public administration, (3) improve management for organizational effectiveness, diversity and inclusion, (4) develop leadership, ethics and professionalism, and (5) combine theory and practice in scholarship and service.
M.P.A. Program Outcomes
Graduation Rates and Employment
The NCCU M.P.A. program is the second largest in the UNC system, with 58 degrees awarded in 2021–2022.
Of the 56 students who started in the academic year 2017–2018, 63% (35 students) graduated within 2 years, 71% (40 students) graduated within 3 years, and 77% (43 students) graduated within 5 years.
We have successful alumni in almost every public service sector. Half of all graduates in 2022–2023 entered work with federal, state, or local governments, 23% work in the non-profit sector, and 17% entered the private sector.
Detailed Employment Statistics for 2022–2023 M.P.A. and E.M.P.A. Graduates:
|
2022–2023 Graduates |
M.P.A. |
E.M.P.A. |
Total |
|
National or central government in the same country as the program |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
City, county or other local government in the same country as the program |
11 |
6 |
17 |
|
Government not in the same country as the program (all levels) or international quasi-governmental |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Nonprofit, domestic oriented |
10 |
1 |
11 |
|
Nonprofit/non-governmental organization (NGO), internationally oriented |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Private sector: Research/consulting |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Private sector but not research/consulting |
6 |
1 |
7 |
|
Obtaining further education |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Military service |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Unemployed (not seeking employment) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Unemployed (seeking employment) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
Status unknown |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Total |
38 |
10 |
48 |