Professionals who obtain a Master of Public Administration (MPA) are driven, empathetic individuals who all have a common goal in mind: to improve the lives of others and to leave the world a better place.
As such, leaders in public affairs must develop the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to address the world’s most pressing and challenging public policy issues — issues that transcend location, race, class, creed, and age.
Jobs MPA graduates can pursue include critical roles in public policy including:
- Addressing climate change and how climate change affects related spaces
- Improving infrastructure policy in underdeveloped countries
- Contributing to the field of sustainable business development
- Transitioning incarcerated individuals back into society
- Combating the nationwide opioid epidemic
- Reforming the management and delivery of public/private education around the world
If you are passionate about finding and implementing solutions to challenges like these and so many more in the field of public affairs, then a career in public service could be perfect for you.
Jobs for MPA graduates:
As a driven, mission-oriented leader looking for tools to address the world’s most challenging public policy issues, it is important to explore the various jobs you can pursue after getting an MPA.
Careers with Purpose — Jobs for MPA Graduates:
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Management Analyst Public Relations Director Economist Operations Manager Urban and Regional Planner Administrative Services Manager Museum Director Proposal Coordinator Research Support Analyst |
Emergency Management Director Communication Consultant Fundraising Project Coordinator Financial Manager Operations Research Analyst Budget Analyst Foreign Service Officer Development Associate Infrastructure Analyst |
Where Cornell MPA graduates are working today:
In the Cornell Brooks School MPA program, we foster a tight-knit community of ambitious, passionate professionals who hope to make a difference in the world. Our intimate community of changemakers also understand the importance of supporting one another both during their time at Cornell and beyond.
Graduates of the MPA program may utilize Cornell’s career management services as they navigate career transitions post-graduation, and can continue to rely on Cornell’s robust network of professionals well into their careers.
Representative Employers of Cornell Brooks School MPA Graduates:
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Nonprofit Cornell University, Office of Engagement Initiatives, Program Manager EcoAgriculture Partners, Development Associate International Food Policy Research Institute, Proposal Coordinator Omar Dengo Foundation, Fundraising and Project Officer, Costa Rica UNICEF, Policy Advocacy and Communication Consultant World Affairs Council, Program Officer |
Private CCS, Executive Director Deloitte Tax LLP, Credits & Incentives, Consultant Guidehouse, Experienced Associate Moody’s Analytics, Consultant NextEra Energy, Regulatory Affairs Analyst Success Academy Charter Schools, Manager |
Public City of Issaquah, Washington, Budget Analyst Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Leadership Fellow U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Pricing & Living Conditions, Economist U.S. Government Accountability Office, Analyst U.S. State Department, Foreign Service Officer UNICEF, Policy Advocacy & Communications Consultant World Bank, Consultant |
Explore public service careers in the field — connect with us at the Cornell Brooks School MPA program to learn more!
If you are looking to secure a meaningful career in the field of public affairs, then you have come to the right place.
At the Cornell Brooks School MPA program, we produce forward-thinking, marketable alumni who are well-equipped to pursue a variety of careers in public service. We do so by placing significant emphasis on professional development and career management — before, during, and after your time at Cornell University.
If you are ready to start building a career that will help you transform the world, then we encourage you to reach out to our admissions team. Connect with us today!
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Download "The Cornell University MPA Guide to Professional Development and Career Management" for professional development tips, information on jobs for MPA graduates, and more!
