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What Can You Do with an MPA?

What Can You Do with an MPA?

College of Sciences and Humanities Public Administration Public Policy Master’s Degree Career
March 9, 2016 • 
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A Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree helps prepare administrative professionals for advanced positions within the public sector, government and nonprofit organizations. Explore the infographic below to learn how an MPA can help pave the way to more senior job opportunities.

What Can You Do with an MPA infographic

Sources:

  1. http://naspaaaccreditation.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/2014-15-data-report-final1.pdf
  2. http://www2.census.gov/govs/apes/2012_summary_report.pdf
  3. http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2014/ted_20141021.htm
  4. http://naspaa.org/students/faq/faq.asp#Whats_the_difference_between_an_MPA_and_an_MPP_degree
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