Below are some frequently asked questions regarding LIU’s MPA Program. If you have any further questions, please contact the MPA office at 718-488-1071
The mode of delivery for the MPA program is primarily classroom: a few courses are available in hybrid modes. All required core classes are currently taught only in classrooms.
During Fall 2020, there were 106 MPA students in the two specializations (52 Health Administration; 54 Public Administration). For the Fall 2016 admissions cohort, 23% of the students graduated with two years and 71% graduated within four years. Based on our Spring 2020 survey of exiting students, 89% of students are employed, 40% within City Government, 24% in the non-profit or independent sector and 36% in the private sector.
Our graduation rate presumes a two-year degree program length. Our program and curriculum are geared toward graduating students in more than two years. Given that fact, a majority of students graduate in 3 or 4 years.
The data below shows Graduation Rates based on Total Number of Students in FALL 2016 ADMISSIONS COHORT
| |
Initially Enrolled | Graduated in 2 years | Graduated in 3 years |
Graduated in 4 years |
| Health Administration | 267 | 7 | 22 | 23 |
| Public Administration | 30 | 6 | 17 | 17 |
| 56 | 13 | 39 | 40 |
There is no internship requirement for graduation. However, students have undertaken several internships.
Internship placements have included:
Based on the exit surveys of the students who graduated in spring of 2020, below are the employment outcomes of the class.
| Student Employment Outcomes | |
| Type of Employment | Number of Students |
| City, county, or other local government in the same country as the program | 10 |
| Non-profit (domestic) | 6 |
| Private sector (not research/consulting) | 9 |
| Unemployed not seeking employment | 0 |
| Unemployed seeking employment | 3 |
| Totals | 28 |