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 MPA program is primarily classroom: a few courses are available in hybrid modes. All required core classes are currently taught only in classrooms.

Enrollments, Placements and Completion Rates

For the Fall 2018 admissions cohort, 27% of the students graduated within two years and 81% graduated within four years. Based on our Spring 2023 survey of exiting students, 83% of students are employed, 50% within City Government, 25% in the non-profit or independent sector, and 8% in the private 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 2018 ADMISSIONS COHORT

	Initially Enrolled	Graduated in 2 years	Graduated in 3 years	Graduated in 4 years
Health Administration	26	7	17	19
Public Administration	26	7	23	23
	52	14	40	42

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.

Student Employment Outcomes
Type of Employment	Number of Students
City, county, or other local government	6
Non-profit (domestic)	3
Private sector (not research/consulting)	1
Unemployed not seeking employment	0
Unemployed seeking employment	2
Totals	12