Our Master of Public Administration program was accredited in 2012.
Mission: The Master in Public Administration (MPA) degree prepares students for leadership and administrative roles in public service. We educate students on the technical, managerial, and leadership skills required to deliver effective, accountable, and equitable government services. We promote compassion for marginalized communities and ethical service to all people with a focus on social justice, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and transparency.
Degree Chair: Joseph Schwieterman, PhD
Faculty Nucleus 2024-2025:
- Joseph Schwieterman
- Euan Hague
- Amanda Kass
- Raphael Ogom
- Ramya Ramanath
- Lisa Dietlin
Graduation Rates for 2018-2019 School of Public Service Cohort by Program
Public Administration - Total (In-Person and Online)
Number of students initially enrolled: 29
- 2 years — 41%
- 3 years — 72%
- 4 years — 83%
Public Administration - In-Person
Number of students initially enrolled: 22
- 2 years — 41%
- 3 years — 73%
- 4 years — 82%
Public Administration - Online
Number of students initially enrolled: 7
- 2 years — 43%
- 3 years — 71%
- 4 years — 86%
Employment of 2022-2023 School of Public Service Graduates by program and sector
Public Administration Total Number of Graduates — 14
- State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program — 2
- City, county, or other local government in the same country as the program — 3
- Nonprofit domestic-oriented — 3
- Nonprofit / NGOs internationally-oriented — 1
- Private sector - not research/consulting — 2
- Military Service — 1
- Unknown — 2
Recent (2023-24) internship placements for MPA students:
- Peace Corps
- Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources Winnebago County
- Transportation Security Administration (South Dakota)
- Tennessee Dept of Public Health (HIV)
Learn more about our Master of Public Administration.