By the Numbers

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Use our interactive search tool to see the wide range of career opportunities that are available to MPA graduates. The skill set gained through our curriculum is widely applicable across interest areas and sectors.

“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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