How long will it take to complete the MPA Degree?
The program curriculum is anticipated to be 4-6 semesters of coursework for full-time students. Part-time and working students comprise a significant portion of the student population, with an average of 6-9 semesters required for degree completion.
The Executive MPA is completed in two years as a part-time student.
Financial information – What does it cost?
- Tuition and fees for the MPA and Executive MPA Programs are set by the Rutgers Board annually. The current schedule can be found here on our Graduate School website.
- Full-time (in-state) student tuition and fees total approximately $10,000/ semester.
- Part-time (in-state) student tuition is based on the number of credits/semester (three credits/graduate class).
- Executive MPA (in-state) students are part-time, with a course load of six credits per semester. Tutiitionn fees are approximately $6,000/semester
Where Our Students Work
Rutgers–Camden attracts a diverse student body with a wide range of career goals. This table illustrates the diverse range of potential careers and the breadth of our alumni network.
Partial List of Employers of Rutgers-Camden MPA Graduates:
Government/Public Orgs in New Jersey/PA
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Superior Court of New Jersey
NJ Department of Children and Families
State of New Jersey
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
Office of New Jersey Assembly – Majority Leader
Office of Attorney General
NJ Department of Labor
Glouster County Workforce Investment Board
Burlington County
Mercer County
Office for the Disabled
City of Philadelphia
Camden County Community College
Barrington Police Dept.
Pemberton Township
Thomas Jefferson University
James Madison University
Rutgers University
Walter Rand Institute
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
University of PA School of Medicine
Salem City School District
Camden City School District
Nonprofit / Private Sector
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
American Board of Anesthesiology
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ
Mathematica Policy Research
Volunteers of America
Partner of the Americas
United Way of Southeastern Pa.
Peace Corps
Center for Family Services
Africa Region at The Nature Conservancy
Volunteers of America
Medical Students for Choices
Mastery Charter
Penn Medicine
Legacy Treatment Services
Chemonics International
TD Bank
Verizon
Missions Solutions Engineering, LLC
Government Orgs / National and International
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Attorney’s Office
General Services Administration
U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights
U.S. Marshal Service
U.S. Department of Labor
Peace Corps
Program Outcomes: Where our graduates work
Percent of Graduates employed, by professional sector, within six months of MPA degree completion:
| Professional Employment | Graduation Year 2024-25 | Graduation Year 2023-2024 | Graduation Year 2022-2023 | Graduation Year 2021-2022 | Graduation Year 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Government: USA | 20% | 25% | 10% | 12% | 10% |
| State or Regional Government | 12% | 14% | 40% | 21% | 33% |
| City, County, Other Local Government | 20% | 10% | 3% | 14% | 13% |
| Obtaining Further Education | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Nonprofit Domestic | 16% | 14% | 33% | 29% | 30% |
| Nonprofit International focus | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Private research/consulting | 4% | 7% | 0% | 5% | 0% |
| Private non research/consulting | 12% | 14% | 3% | 0% | 7% |
| Military Service | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Unemployed | 8% | 14% | 7% | 2% | 3% |
| Status Unknown | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Program Graduates | 25 | 20 | 30 | 42 | 30 |
Graduation Rates
The table below reflects the percentage of total students completing the program in 2, 3, or 4 years. The majority of our students work and attend school part-time, resulting in longer completion times. The standard on-campus MPA average graduation is six semesters. Full-time students complete in four semesters. Executive MPA students complete in two years.
| Graduation Rates for Master of Public Administration 2016-2023 | |||||
| Academic Year | Students Entering | Graduated within 2 years | Graduated within 3 years | Graduated within 4 years | Still Active |
| 2019-2020 | 31 | 61% | 90% | 90% | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | 32 | 53% | 97% | 100% | 0 |
| 2021-2022 | 31 | 55% | 88% | 91% | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 29 | 55% | 76% | 90% | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 64% | In progress | In progress | 12 |
| 2024-25 | 37 | NA | NA | NA | 37 |