MPP Career Outcomes
The Master of Public Policy prepares future leaders to impact policy in the U.S. and globally. With rigorous analytical skill-building and unparalleled access to the policy-making community in Washington, DC, we offer results-based education and extensive opportunities to connect with policymakers in DC and beyond. Whether you envision yourself shaping legislation on the Hill, influencing discourse at think tanks, driving change in non-profits or navigating international policy, our program equips you for success.
28% employed in the private sector
6% employed in other sectors
“I utilize skills in evaluation metrics, communication, management, writing and human-centered design each day. I cannot think of a better, more comprehensive experience that would have prepared me for serving in such a multifaceted role than what I received in the McCourt School’s Master of Public Policy program.”
Louisa Sholar (MPP’23)
McCourt’s New Home: Connecting You to Policymakers
McCourt’s Capitol Campus provides an environment focused on access to community and connection in downtown DC, the heart of global politics and policymaking. Our prime location, just blocks from Capitol Hill and major public transportation hubs, places you in close proximity to policymakers and practitioners. McCourt hosts a full schedule of events and esteemed guest speakers to connect you with these potential future employers.
Our Graduates’ Job Titles
- Head of Public Policy
- Policy Analyst
- Research Fellow
- K-12 Policy Analyst
- Strategy Consultant
- Legislative Assistant
Where Our Graduates Work
- AARP
- Bipartisan Policy Research Center
- Deloitte
- National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago
- The Brookings Institution
- The White House
- The World Bank
- USAID
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
Where Our Students Intern
- American Enterprise Institute
- Causal Design
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- Center for Migration Studies
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Office of the House Majority Leader
- Office of Management and Budget
- The Institute for Middle East Peace
- White House Council of Economic Advisors
Support for Success
The Office of Career Development and Alumni Engagement seeks to empower students to make effective career choices by understanding how to leverage public policy education, skills and experiences to succeed.
Support provided includes:
- Career Development Team
- Career Advising
- McCourt Connects
- Workshops
- Employer Events
- Hoya Gateway
- Internship Fund
