2008 Annual Survey (AY 2006-07 Data)
NASPAA's Program Glimpse information is based on information collected through NASPAA’s annual enrollment and degrees awarded survey. The survey is usually carried out in spring. Data collected reflect only that of survey-participating programs.
The following data are from institutional responses to NASPAA’s Fall 2007 Enrollment and Academic Year 2007-2008 Degrees Awarded Survey, administered by NASPAA in Spring 2008. The data reflect only participating NASPAA institutional members. Of the 264 NASPAA institutional members as of spring 2008, 163 responded to the survey as of July 1, 2008, giving the survey a response rate of 62%.
Student Enrollment Fall 2007
| Degree Type | Enrolled Full-Time |
Percent Full-Time |
Enrolled Part-Time |
Percent Part-Time |
Enrolled Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Administration | 5,029 | 36.6 | 8,693 | 63.4 | 13,722 |
| Master of Public Policy | 813 | 61.6 | 506 | 38.4 | 1,319 |
| Master of Public Affairs | 835 | 75.4 | 272 | 24.6 | 1,107 |
| Executive MPA | 381 | 35.2 | 701 | 64.8 | 1,082 |
| Other Master Degrees | 3,015 | 62.6 | 1,803 | 37.4 | 4,818 |
| Total Student Enrolled | 10,073 | 45.7 | 11,975 | 54.3 | 22,048 |
Enrollment Highlights
- MPP programs enroll the most full-time students (61.6%) and EMPA and MPA enroll the most part-time students (64.8% and 63.4% respectively.
- Nationally, more than 54% of students pursuing their Master's degree in Public Affairs on part-time basis.