2010 Annual Survey (AY 2008-09 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 2009 Enrollment and Academic Year 2008-2009 Degrees Awarded Survey, administered by NASPAA in Spring 2010. The data reflect only survey-participating institutional members. Of the 268 NASPAA institutional members as of spring 2010, 189 responded to the survey as of July 1, 2010. Of the 189 responses, 185 were valid, giving the survey a response rate of 69 percent.
Degree Awarded AY 2008-09
| Degree Type | Degrees Awarded by Respondents |
Percent of Degree Awarded by Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Administration | 5,843 | 56.8 |
| Master of Public Policy | 923 | 9.0 |
| Master of Public Affairs | 424 | 4.1 |
| Executive MPA | 797 | 7.8 |
| Other Master | 1,939 | 18.9 |
| Joint Degree | 357 | 3.5 |
| Total Degree Awarded | 10,283 |
Degree Awarded Highlights
- More than 10,000 students received their Master's degrees in Public Administration and Public Services during this survey period. About 3.5 percent had joint degrees.
- The most common degree offered jointly with the MPA/MPP is the JD. Other joint/dual master’s degrees offered with an MPA/MPP include, but are not limited to, Social Work, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Law, Criminal Justice, International Affairs, Nursing, Doctor of Medicine, Mental Health, Public Health, Divinity, Latin American Studies, and Environmental Science.