2011 Annual Survey (AY 2009-10 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 information is based on program responses to NASPAA’s Fall 2010 Enrollment and Academic Year 2009-2010 Degrees Awarded Survey, administered by NASPAA in Spring 2011. The data reflect only survey-participating programs. Of the 272 NASPAA membership programs as of spring 2011, 176 responded to the survey and 167 submitted valid data, giving the survey a response rate of 61 percent.

Student Enrollment Fall 2010

Degree Type Enrolled
Full-Time
Percent
Full-Time
Enrolled
Part-Time
Percent
Part-Time
Enrolled
Total
Master of Public Administration 8,988 51.5 8,472 48.5 17,460
Master of Public Policy 1,850 75.3 608 24.7 2,458
Master of Public Affairs 707 69.6 309 30.4 1,016
Executive MPA 479 28.2 1,217 71.8 1,696
Other Master Degrees 3,365 68.2 1,572 31.8 4,937
Total Student Enrolled 15,389 55.8 12,178 44.2 27,567

Enrollment Highlights

  • More than 75 percent of MPP students enrolled full-time and the percent of students pursuing their Master's degree in MPA on a part-time basis was 48.5.
  • More students pursuing Masters degrees in Public Policy and Public Affairs tend to enroll full-time than their peers working on their Masters degrees in Public Administration or management.