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%.

Degree Awarded AY 2006-07

Degree Type Degrees Awarded
by Respondents
Percent of
Degree Awarded
by Respondents
Master of Public Administration 4,436 57.3
Master of Public Policy 512 6.6
Master of Public Affairs 424 5.5
Executive MPA 427 5.5
Other Master 1,746 22.5
Joint Degree 201 2.6
Total Degree Awarded 7,746  

Degree Awarded Highlights

  • More than 7,700 students received their Master's degrees in Public Administration and Public Services during the 2006-07 Academic Year. About 2.6 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.