Overview

John Jay College Master of Public Administration program

Our Mission

MPA in Public Policy and Administration (MPA-PPA)

The MPA Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice equips future public servants with the knowledge, skills, and leadership experiences necessary for the advancement of integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and justice in society and governance. The program celebrates the diversity of our students, including those underrepresented in the leadership of public service.

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MPA in Inspection and Oversight (MPA-IO)

The mission of the Master of Public Administration in Inspection and Oversight Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is to prepare students for public service careers in inspection and oversight and to advance governance through scholarly and applied research and community service. The program celebrates its students’ diversity and seeks to inspire them to the highest ideals of public service and leadership, reinforced by a commitment to accountability, transparency, ethical practice, equity, and justice.

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2022-2023 Graduate Outcomes

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97%
Graduates are employed
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75%
Persons of diversity
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92%
Earn individual incomes over $50K/year
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30%
Employed in city, county, or other local government
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Accredited Program Data

During the 2023-2024 academic year, the MPA Program saw 95 students complete their studies. Out of this cohort, 81 graduates participated in the employment survey, representing an impressive 84% response rate. Here's a detailed breakdown of their employment by sector.       
        

2023-2024 Graduate Employment Data

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30%
City, county, or other local government
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28%
Non-profit domestic-oriented
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16%
Private sector (not research or consulting)
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14%
Federal government
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6%
State, provincial, or regional government
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1%
Private sector (research or consulting)
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4%
Seeking employment
A table titled "John Jay College MPA Program Graduation and Persistence Rates" that tracks student outcomes across seven academic cohorts from 2011 to 2018
Graduation and Persistence Rates