By the Numbers

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“It was really important to me to find a flexible program with a quality reputation, great network, and curriculum that was rigorous and would really be a return on my investment.”

Elizabeth Lo Current UNC MPA Student

Class of 2022 Sectors

60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
18%
34%
15%
Local
42%
50%
25%
State
32%
30%
40%
Nonprofit
12%
15%
32%
Federal
40%
25%
32%
Federal Military
3%
4%
8%
Private
12%
22%
20%
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  • All Students
  • On Campus
  • Online

Oncampus

Initially Enrolled

Graduated within 2 years

Graduated within 3 years

Graduated within 4 years

Total Students Graduated and Persisting to Graduation

Total Number of Students 

27

21

26

26

26

Online

Initially Enrolled

Graduated within 2 years

Graduated within 3 years

Graduated within4 years

Total Students Graduated and Persisting to Graduation

Total Number of Students 

59

6

38

47

51

Combined

Initially Enrolled

Graduated within 2 years

Graduated within 3 years

Graduated within 4 years

Total Students Graduated and Persisting to Graduation

Total Number of Students 

86

27

64

73

77

 

 

 

 

 

 

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