trachtenberg in the world2016 MPA & MPP Professional Achievements

Career Advancement

why the trachtenberg school?

Combine your interests and the theories and skills to make a difference through classes and opportunities in the heart of Washington, D.C.

No matter the sector – public, private or nonprofit – you’ll have the connections and experience to tackle the big challenges around the world.

The program’s flexibility and focus on applying what you learn equips you for the jobs, internships and pro bono consulting projects you’ll have while you’re a student and in your career.

Build skills – including teamwork, leadership, communications, problem solving and analytic/quantitative research – to be prepared for any job, anywhere.

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The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration is part of the George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.

A Sample of 2016 Graduates’

Titles and Organizations

Budget Analyst | U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Communications Assistant | The LIBRE Initiative

Consultant | Inter-American Development Bank

Director of Program Operations | The Reading Connection

Research Assistant | Center for American Progress

Associate, Health and Wellness | National League of Cities

Operations Analyst | D.C. Government, Executive Office of the Mayor

Analyst | GAO

Associate, Federal and State Policy | Advanced Energy Economy

Senior Advisor | U.S. Department of Justice

Research Associate | Institute for Defense Analyses

Program Specialist | Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Director of Public Policy and Advocacy | United Way Worldwide

Senior Specialist, Federal Affairs | Alzheimer’s Association

State Strategies Manager | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Data Quality Coordinator | Urban Alliance

Legislative Analyst, Government Relations | Ford Motor Company

Policy Analyst | U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Regulatory Economist | U.S. Small Business Administration

Senior Legislative Assistant | U.S. House of Representatives

Senior Research Analyst, Tax Policy Center | The Brookings Institution

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Charts 1 & 2: Employment Six Months After Graduation & Salaries for 2016 Graduates Six Months After Graduation

NOTE: The data shared in these charts were collected from surveys sent to 127 graduates who were invited to participate in the May 2016 graduation ceremony and receive MPA or MPP degrees. The survey had a response rate of 79%. Of those, 89% provided salary information.

Graduates of the Trachtenberg School succeed in all sectors and fields, earning competitive salaries and benefit packages across the United States and around the world even as they pursue their passions and make a difference on all levels.

COMPETITIVE at ALL LEVELS

Employed or Higher Education

Looking for Employment

“The comprehensive policy analysis training from TSPPPA has been vital to my work. In my position monitoring citywide performance measures, I implement skills I learned from program evaluation courses in combination with resources from research methods, applied statistics, cost-benefit analysis and economics classes. While in the program, I worked with the school’s Career Services to determine the elements of my previous work experience and skillset that were noteworthy. We improved my written professional development materials and improved my language in preparation for job interviews. As a result, I was able to secure post-graduation alternatives in advance, and increase my potential for shaping the career in policy analysis that I wanted.”

Alexis Estevez, MPP ‘16 Assistant Financial Analyst at the City Budget Office, City of Portland, Oregon

3% $30,000 - $39,999

16% $40,000 - $49,999

29% $50,000 - $59,999

21% $60,000 - $69,999

9% $70,000 - $79,999

9% $80,000 - $89,999

8% $90,000 - $99,999

5% $100,000 & Above

0% Under $30,000

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“The curriculum is wonderfully aligned with the demands of both the public and private sectors. I was able to apply my coursework during my time working on Capitol Hill in the House and Senate. Following graduation, the courses at TSPPPA provided a tremendous foundation that is well-rounded and instantly applicable. As a veteran, I received support from the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. GW’s Office of Military and Veterans Student Services handled all of my financial concerns that came up throughout the semesters. I have spoken with veterans at other schools about the challenges they encountered without such a dedicated support network, so I know firsthand how fortunate veterans at GW are to have such a dedicated office.”

Mark Osmack, MPA ‘16 Federal Strategy and Operations Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, LLP

The Trachtenberg School emphasizes a balanced, interdisciplinary perspective on careers in public service. Graduates find they can embrace the school’s motto of “doing good and doing it well” in any sector.

alumni succeed in all sectors & fields

37% Nonprofit29% Private34% Public

MPA

34% 37%

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MPP

47% Nonprofit14% Private39% Public

39%47%

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Total $64,934 MPA $70,000 | MPP $59,000

total

Total $57,422MPA $62,333 | MPP $53,088

nonprofit

Total $72,500MPA $75,833 | MPP $62,500

Private

note:Based on graduates self-reporting. Not all figures equal 100%.

Total $69,196MPA $73,214 | MPP $65,179

public

charts 3,4 & 5: Sectors of Employment by Degree, 2016 Average Salary by Sector and Graduates by Sector (2014-2016)

2014

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Total (MPA + MPP)

42% Nonprofit22% Private36% Public

2016

42%

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2015

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OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE D.C.: A Sample of Opportunities Outside of D.C. for 2016 Graduates

City of Portland Budget OfficeFord Motor CompanyManhattan Strategy GroupNORC at the University of ChicagoYo Con MexicoHousing Partnership NetworkTexas Health and Human Services Commission

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“The courses in the Non-Profit Management concentration enabled me to apply current theoretical and operational perspectives in fundraising, leadership and management to my day-to-day responsibilities. I have a greater understanding of the importance of conducting original research and integrating the results to solve present world issues. While I was enrolled, I participated in the Women’s Leadership Fellows (WLF) program, which helped me to enhance my negotiation, verbal and nonverbal communication, and management skills. The WLF program along with the school’s Career Services support helped position me for my current role with Johns Hopkins Medicine.”

Joy Bentley Phillips, MPA ’16 Director of Development for the Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation

International Development/ International Organizations/ Human Rights/Conflict Resolution/Multilateral/International Organization

2%

$60,000 - $69,999

Public Interest/ Social Services/

Advocacy/Health

25%

$50,000 - $59,999

Research Center/Think Tank

Lobby/Government Affairs

10%

5%

$60,000 - $69,999

$55,000 - $64,999

Consulting Services/Contracting

18%

$70,000 - $79,999

Education/University

1%

$50,000 - $59,999

Federal, State, Local Government/Military

35%

$60,000 - $69,999

chart 6: Industry/Field of 2016 Graduates and Median Salary

note: The median salaries are computed by taking the middle amount of the range reported by the graduate. If a graduate reports $50,000-54,999, their salary is represented as $52,500 for determining the average. If a graduate reports a salary above $100,000, we use $100,000 as their salary when determining the median. The categories may differ year to year. In 2016, some of the small categories were combined with others.

Professional or TradeAssociations/Labor Union

3%

$60,000 - $69,999

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Admission CounselingNational League of Cities 34Open Contracting PartnershipProtect Our Defenders 35Raise DC 36The Brookings Institution 37The Fund for Johns Hopkins MedicineThe George Washington University (5) 38The John F. Kennedy Center for the

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Booz Allen Hamilton (2) 16CGI Federal 17Deloitte Consulting, LLP (5)E3 Federal SolutionsErickson and CompanyICF International 18Insignia Federal GroupMathematica Policy Research 19

USA RiceVanguard Communications 20

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AcademyHealth 21Advanced Energy Economy 22Alzheimer’s Association 23American College of Obstetricians

and GynecologistsAmerican Institutes for Research (2) 24Center for American Progress 25Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 26Council of Chief State School Officers 27First Book 28Ford’s Theatre Society 29Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 30Institute for Defense AnalysesInstitute on Taxation and

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