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 make up a significant portion of the student population and average 6-9 semesters for degree completion. The Executive MPA is completed in two years.
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.
- EMPA and Part-time (in-state) student tuition is based on the number of credits/semester (three credits/graduate class).
Where Our Students Work
Rutgers–Camden attracts a diverse student body with varied career goals. This table shows the wide range of potential careers and the extent 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
Percent of Graduates employed, by professional sector, within six months of MPA degree completion:
| Professional Employment | Graduation Year 2023-2024 | Graduation Year 2022-2023 | Graduation Year 2021-2022 | Graduation Year 2020-2021 | Graduation Year 2019-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Government: USA | 25% | 10% | 12% | 10% | 13% |
| State or Regional Government | 14% | 40% | 21% | 33% | 30% |
| City, County, Other Local Government | 10% | 3% | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| Obtaining Further Education | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0 |
| Nonprofit Domestic | 14% | 33% | 29% | 30% | 27% |
| Nonprofit International focus | 0% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| Private research/consulting | 7% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 3% |
| Private non research/consulting | 14% | 3% | 0% | 7% | 3% |
| Military Service | 0% | 0% | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Unemployed | 14% | 7% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Status Unknown | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Program Graduates | 20 | 30 | 42 | 30 | 30 |
Graduation Rates
The table below reflects the percentage of total students completing the program in five semesters (full-time) and in increments of an additional two semesters (e.g., 150% = 6-7 semesters). The majority of our students work and attend school part-time, leading to longer completion rates. The standard Program Length (PL) is based on a full-time student completing the program in five semesters.
| Graduation Rates for Master of Public Administration 2016-2023 | |||||
| Academic Year | Students Entering | 100% of PL | 150% of PL | 200% of PL | Still Active |
| 2016-2017 | 38 | 47 | 79 | 86 | 1 |
| 2017-2018 | 33 | 55 | 85 | 94 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | 34 | 35 | 88 | 90 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | 34 | 59 | 91 | 91 | 1 |
| 2020-2021 | 32 | 50 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 2021-2022 | 31 | 75 | 87 | * | 13 |
| 2022-2023 | 28 | 50* | * | * | 50 |
*Students are still in progress of completing the degree.