Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree
Take your career to the next level with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree—and gain the skills you need to become the capable and confident leader you know you can be.
Available on campus or entirely online, Hilbert’s 16-month MPA degree will develop and promote your leadership potential with rigorous and engaging coursework in program planning and evaluation, organizational theory and management, human resource management, finance and budgeting, values and ethics, and more. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complex public sector as you acquire the leadership and analytical skills employers in every industry value.
What Can You Do With a Master of Public Administration Degree?
Earning Hilbert’s Master of Public Administration degree can position you as a strong, decisive and ethical leader. In our MPA degree program, you can not only gain the research and analysis skills needed to become a discerning and data-driven decision maker, but the ethics and values to become a transformative force for good as well.
Hilbert graduates go on to lead organizations in the public and private sectors with competency and integrity, in jobs ranging from program administrator and policy manager to budget analyst, compliance officer and social/community services manager.
Master of Public Administration Degree Benefits
Your Master of Public Administration degree prepares you to make a greater impact as a leader in your chosen field. It shows employers that you are ready to take on key leadership and management roles, whether you are looking to advance in your current career or start fresh in an entirely different field. Beyond expanded job opportunities, the benefits of a Master of Public Administration degree include increased earnings potential, greater job security and the professional satisfaction that comes from taking your career to new heights!
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MPA Degree Careers
A Master of Public Administration degree can help you qualify for and advance in an array of rewarding careers, including:
- Administrative services manager
- Budget analyst
- Chief executive officer
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Compliance officer
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Development coordinator
- Director of transportation
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Economic consultant
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Environmental consultant
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Health care administrator
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Human resources manager
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Logistics analyst
- Management analyst
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Operations manager
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Policy manager
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Public affairs manager
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Public works manager
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Social/community services manager
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Urban planner
MPA Degree Job Outlook
Employment of management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This increase is expected to add about 883,900 new jobs to an array of fields that includes business, finance, law, health care, education, manufacturing, government, community services, public safety and more.
What Is the Typical Salary for MPA Degree Graduates?
Here are some of the careers you may pursue with your Master of Public Administration from Hilbert, along with their median salaries:
Public Policy Manager
Median annual salary: $54,100**
Compliance Officer
Median annual salary: $71,650*
Social/Community Services Manager
Median annual salary: $74,000*
Administrator Services Manager
Median annual salary: $99,290*
Management Analyst
Median annual salary: $93,000*
Public Relations Manager
Median annual salary: $125,780*
*Salary info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Salary info based on data compiled by Payscale
Why Choose Hilbert for Your Master of Public Administration Degree?
Unique to Hilbert, the Master of Public Administration curriculum includes an integrated research project threaded throughout the program. Unlike most graduate programs that ask for a final semester thesis, Hilbert’s MPA degree program allows for a more thorough application of theory and research since the project starts early in the program. Your coursework will explore theory, while your research will inform your knowledge as you explore practical applications in a final capstone project. This focus on practical skills for real-world situations is the key to a Hilbert College education.