Master of Public Administration (MPA) Employment Statistics

Given the diversity of interests and career objectives represented by Brooks MPA Students, their postgraduate activities are regularly distributed across three primary sectors: public, private, and non-profit. In addition, some students go on to pursue further graduate degrees post-MPA Program.

2024 Employment Outcomes

+ Respondents Employed or Pursuing Graduate Studies

• Percent Employed: 63%
• Pursuing Graduate Study: 11%

+ Top Four Industries of Employment

• 18% Consulting / Professional Practice
• 16% Technology
• 13% Nonprofit / NGO’s
• 13% Government

+ Average Reported Salary

• $87,385 USD

Student outcomes data can be found on the Cornell Career Services website.