Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding LIU’s MPA Program.  If you have any further questions, please contact the MPA office at 718-488-1071

What is tuition?

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How is the program delivered?

The mode of delivery for the MPH program is primarily classroom; with courses available in hybrid mode.

Enrollments, Placements and Completion Rates

For the Fall 2019 admissions cohort, 18% of the students graduated within two years and 68% graduated within four years. Based on our Spring 2024 survey of existing students, 87.5% of students are employed, 37.5% within City Government, and 50% in the non-profit or independent sector.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Our graduation rate presumes a two-year degree program length. Our program and curriculum are geared toward graduating students in more than two years. Given that fact, a majority of students graduate in 3 or 4 years.

The data below shows Graduation Rates based on Total Number of Students in FALL 2019 ADMISSIONS COHORT

Is there an internship requirement for graduation?

There is no internship requirement for graduation. However, students have undertaken several internships. 

Internship placements have included:

• Brooklyn Community Services (AY 2021-2022)
• Appolon Dental Group
• East Village Dental Centre
• The Veritas Healthcare Solutions LLC
• Nicholas cosmetic Dental Center
• Greater New York Hospital Association Summer Enrichment Program: Mount Sinai Health System
• NYC Mayor's Office as a Special Project Graduate Intern in the Commission on Gender Equity
• Administrative Intern: New York Family Dental Care
• Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program Intern: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Where do students who graduate from the program work?

Based on the exit surveys of the students who graduated in Spring of 2023, below are the employment outcomes of the class.