Career Outcomes
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares students for professional success in career positions in public, private, and nonprofit agencies.
Each year we survey MPA graduates to confirm where and how they are applying their education. A substantial proportion work in state and local government. Social service agencies, private sector contractors, and healthcare systems are significant employers as well.
Industry
Based on graduates from the Class of 2022 who found full-time roles, launched a company, or returned to a family business.
- Government: 40%
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech (Including Products & Services) & Retail: 13%
- Nonprofit: 27%
- Other (Real Estate, Education, Military): 20%
Job Functions
Based on graduates from the Class of 2022 who found full-time roles, launched a company, or returned to a family business.
- General Management / Human Resources: 40%
- Operations / Logistics: 27%
- Other (Policy, Law, Nonprofit): 40%
USF Graduate Wins Seat in United States Congress
USF’s own Lateefah Simon MPA ’22 has been elected to California’s 12th Congressional District seat, succeeding Rep. Barbara Lee.
By the Numbers
Employers
Recent graduates and alumni of our MPA program are employed in administrative and management positions at all levels of government, health service organizations, public safety, and nonprofit agencies.
- American Cancer Society
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District
- California State Assembly
- California State Senate
- City and County of San Francisco
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Pentagon Force Protection Agency
- Public Utilities Commission
- UC San Francisco Medical Center
- U.S. Department of Justice
Job Titles
- Business Operations Manager, Senior
- Chief Financial & Operating Officer
- Deputy Public Administrator
- Director of Program Management
- Investigative Analyst
- Labor Relations Representative
- Legislative Consultant
- People and Operations Manager
- Policy & Communications Analyst, Senior
- Public Information Officer
MPA ARY-5 Graduation Rates
Out of 55 students admitted to the program in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 as a part of the MPA ARY-5 cohort:
- 76% graduated in 2.5 years or less (42)
- 96% graduated in 4 years or less (53)
- 96% persisted to degree completion (53)
Accreditation
NASPAA accreditation indicates the USF Master of Public Administration program contributes to the knowledge, research, and practice of public service, has established measurable goals and outcomes and uses information about its performance to guide program improvement.