Why a Masters in Public Policy & Administration (MPPA) at Jackson State University

According to 2025 Alumni Survey of Program Graduates between 2014 and 2024:

• 86% of respondents said that the MPPA Degree was very significant or significant in obtaining their first new job
• 52.2% said the degree help them to obtain a better job
• 81% reported being promoted within their organization
• Alumni report significant increases of $10,000 to $20,000 in their salary after receiving the degree.
• 88% are employed full time:
  • 28% in state or regional government
  • 23% in the federal or national government
  • 13% in city, county, or other local governments
  • 11% in nonprofit nongovernmental organizations
• Where they are working:
  • 15% in education
  • 14% in public health
  • 9.1% in human or social services
  • 8% in advocacy and lobbying
  • 5% in infrastructure/transportation/utilities
  • 5% in community or economic development
  • 5% in security, military, law enforcement or corrections
  • 3% arts and culture
  • 7% Local government or regional issues
• The kinds of work alumni are doing:
  • Supervision
  • Program development, implementation and evaluation
  • Budget administration
  • Contract management
  • Human resource management
• Reported high rates of job satisfaction (extremely satisfied or satisfied):
  • Work environment (91%)
  • Opportunities to be promoted (78%)
  • Salary (77%)
  • Level of Challenge (91%)
  • Degree of Autonomy (84.%)
  • Variety of job tasks (87%)
  • Level of responsibility (91%)
  • Value to society (91%)