Master of Public Administration

MPA Student Outcomes

There were fourteen MPA graduates during Academic Year 2022-2023. Seven graduated in December and seven in May. Roughly half of the graduates completed their degree within two years, 75% within three years, and all who persisted in the MPA program completed their degree within four years.

Of the students current enrolled in the most recent completed academic year, 14% were from out of state and 5% were international. Most MPA students are from Kentucky and from the Louisville region. The program’s mission to serve the region explains why 60% of students are part time – many are working in the area.

Female students comprise 68% of MPA enrollment and persons of diversity comprise 27% of enrollment.

Of the graduating students, 60% of placements were in the nonprofit sector and 40% in federal, state or local government.

Recent MPA graduates are working in these organizations: