Master of Public Policy (MPP) Degree Data and Information

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree has a website with detailed information about: program delivery, credit hours, length of degree, dual degree options, list of specializations.  The two-year program seeks to enroll a cohort of 25 to 30 students annually. Its mission statement clarifies the programs goals and objectives.  The program faculty teach a wide range of courses including required core and electives.  Admissions criteria for applicants is outlined here.

Please find below on this page statistical data from several key areas including tuition and fees, student retention and completion and career employment and internship data.  Click on the section title to view the data within each category.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees calculated for academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) and include tuition rates + student fees.

2023-24
Academic Year

Tuition

Fees

Total

In-State $19,824 $2,749 $22,573
Out-of-State $33,552 $2,749 $36,301

For a complete list of student fees and for per-credit-hour breakdown, please refer to the University’s Tuition and Fees for New Brunswick Campus Graduate Students.

Please note that tuition and fees for each school year are available around July 15th.  Most updated tuition and fees schedule is available online.

Student Retention & Completion Rates

The retention rate for a master’s program is the percentage of students who return the next academic year.  The graduation rate for a master’s program is the percentage of students who graduate within four (4) years of enrolling.  This chart also shows those graduating within (2) years.

Academic Year (Entering) Number Enrolled Number Did Not Return Next Year Retention Rate Number
Did Not Graduate w/in 2 years
Number
Did Not Graduate w/in 4 years
Number
Graduating
Graduation Rate
2014-2015 14 1 92.9% 3 2 13 84.7%
2015-2016 26 2 92.3% 8 2 24 92.3%
2016-2017 27 1 96.3% 9 2 25 92.6%
2017-2018 20 2 90.0% 6 2 18 90.0%
2018-2019 21 1 95.2% 3 1 20 95.2%
Employment Rate

 

Employment Statistics
(Placement of Graduates By Sector)

2019-2020 Academic Year

2020-2021 Academic Year

2021-2022 Academic Year

National or central government in the same country as the program 2 3 0
State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program 2 2 3
City, County, or other local government in the same country as the program 2 0 0
Foreign government (all levels) or international quasi-governmental  0 0 1
Nonprofit domestic-oriented  9 5 9
Nonprofit/NGOs internationally-oriented  0 1 0
Private Sector – Research/Consulting  0 1 1
Private Sector – not Research/Consulting  1 0 1
Unknown/Unemployed/Further education  4 9 3
TOTAL MPP Students 20  21 18
Internship Rate
Internship Statistics
(Number of Internships By Sector)

2019-2020 Academic Year

2020-2021 Academic Year

2021-2022 Academic Year

National or central government in the same country as the program 1 1 4
State, provincial or regional government in the same country as the program 3 2 4
City, County, or other local government in the same country as the program 4 2 3
Foreign government (all levels) or international quasi-governmental 0 0 0
Nonprofit domestic-oriented 10 13 18
Nonprofit/NGOs internationally-oriented 0  0 0
Private Sector – Research/Consulting 1  1 4
Private Sector – not Research/Consulting 0  0 0
Unknown 0  0 0
TOTAL MPP Students 19 19 33
Employment Field Statistics
Graduation Years Ending

2020-2021

2021-2022

Graduates employed within 1 year of graduation in a Professional Policy Job

Number

10 14

Percent

47.6%

77.7%

Graduates employed within 1 year of graduation in a Policy-related Job

Number

2 1

Percent

9.5%

5.6%

Graduates not employed in policy or policy-related jobs within 1 year of graduation

Number

0 0

Percent

0%

0%

Graduates who pursue further education within 1 year of graduation

Number

5 2

Percent

23.8%

11.1%

Graduates with unknown employment status

Number

4 1

Percent

19.1%

5.6%

TOTAL Policy Master’s Graduates (MPP)

Number

21

18

Percent

100%

100%

Top Employers of our MPP Graduates and Interns

Our students and alumni have found meaningful internships and work in the public, non-profit, and private sectors, and have dedicated themselves to enacting effective changes at the federal, state and local levels.

  • Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HDCNNJ)
  • New Jersey Office of Legislative Services (NJOLS)
  • Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
  • Mathematica
  • New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC)
  • Choose: New Jersey!
  • State of New Jersey Office of The Governor
  • The Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Student Projects

Assessing Child Care Systems in New Jersey

Assessing Child Care Systems in New Jersey

Understanding the Early Child Care Landscape in New Jersey

Understanding the Early Child Care Landscape in New Jersey

Bridging the Gap: Observations and Recommendations for Supporting New Jersey Micro-Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Bridging the Gap: Supporting New Jersey Micro-Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Skills Mismatch and Opportunity Gaps: An Analysis of Skills Development and Equity in the New Jersey Labor Market

Skills Mismatch and Opportunity Gaps: An Analysis of Skills Development and Equity in the New Jersey Labor Market

Workforce Development Supports for Individuals with Disabilities in the State of New Jersey: An Overview of Best Practices

Workforce Development Supports for Individuals with Disabilities in the State of New Jersey: An Overview of Best Practices

Healthy Homes Initiative

Healthy Homes Initiative

They Give You A Voice: Program Evaluation of the Garden State Leaders Program

They Give You A Voice: Program Evaluation of the Garden State Leaders Program

Protections and Benefits for Workers in Today’s On-Demand Economy

Protections and Benefits for Workers in Today’s On-Demand Economy