Career Advancement trachtenberg in the world 2016 MPA & MPP Professional Achievements
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 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. 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 The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration is part of the George Washington University s Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. PG 2 trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration Senior Research Analyst, Tax Policy Center The Brookings Institution PG 3
Charts 1 & 2: Employment Six Months After Graduation & Salaries for 2016 Graduates Six Months After Graduation 94% Employed or Higher Education 6% Looking for Employment 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. 0% 3% 16% 29% 21% 9% 9% 8% 5% Under $30,000 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $70,000 - $79,999 $80,000 - $89,999 $90,000 - $99,999 $100,000 & Above 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. COMPETITIVE at ALL LEVELS Alexis Estevez, MPP 16 Assistant Financial Analyst at the City Budget Office, City of Portland, Oregon 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. PG 4 trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration PG 5
charts 3,4 & 5: Sectors of Employment by Degree, 2016 Average Salary by Sector and Graduates by Sector (2014-2016) MPA MPP total 34% 37% 29% 37% Nonprofit 29% Private 34% Public Total (MPA + MPP) 42% Nonprofit 22% Private 36% Public 39% 14% 47% Nonprofit 14% Private 39% Public 47% Total $64,934 MPA $70,000 MPP $59,000 nonprofit Total $57,422 MPA $62,333 MPP $53,088 Private Total $72,500 MPA $75,833 MPP $62,500 public Total $69,196 MPA $73,214 MPP $65,179 33% 27% 40% 2014 35% 25% 41% 2015 note: Based on graduates self-reporting. Not all figures equal 100%. 36% 22% 42% 2016 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 alumni succeed in all sectors & fields 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. OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE D.C.: A Sample of Opportunities Outside of D.C. for 2016 Graduates City of Portland Budget Office Ford Motor Company Manhattan Strategy Group NORC at the University of Chicago Yo Con Mexico Housing Partnership Network Texas Health and Human Services Commission PG 6 trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration PG 7
chart 6: Industry/Field of 2016 Graduates and Median Salary 2% International Development/ International Organizations/ Human Rights/Conflict Resolution/Multilateral/ International Organization 3% Professional or Trade Associations/Labor Union 5% Lobby/Government Affairs $55,000 - $64,999 1% Education/University $50,000 - $59,999 10% Research Center/Think Tank 35% Federal, State, Local Government/Military 18% Consulting Services/Contracting 25% Public Interest/ Social Services/ Advocacy/Health $50,000 - $59,999 $70,000 - $79,999 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 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. PG 8 trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration PG 9
a snapshot of where 2016 Graduates work throughout D.C. 24 39 29 23RD ST 42 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE K ST GW 38 VIRGINIA AVE 20 CONSTITUTION AVE 19TH ST 17 37 41 32 30 18 3 F ST 17TH ST 31 21 16TH ST 33 I ST 12 The White House 36 15TH ST 15 22 16 14TH ST 7 2 25 1 11TH ST NEW YORK AVE 6 23 28 29 40 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 11 10 7TH ST 1 50 NEW JERSEY AVE K ST NEW YORK AVE MASSACHUSETTS AVE 5 395 34 27 NORTH CAPITOL ST 4 H ST 26 19 50 FLORIDA AVE note: This map provides approximate locations of some of the organizations listed below. Numbers in parentheses after locations indicate that more than one 2016 graduate works for that organization. Organizations located in the Washington D.C. metro area, but outside the rage of the map, are listed in light blue. Lincoln Memorial INDEPENDENCE AVE Washington Monument 9 13 14 U.S. Capitol 35 2ND ST PUBLIC Corporation for National and Community Service D.C. Executive Office of the Mayor 1 D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority 2 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 3 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 4 Government Accountability Office (3) 5 Inter-American Development Bank 6 Millennium Challenge Corporation 7 Office of Adolescent Health Towson University U.S. Army U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Education 9 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2) 10 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2) U.S. Department of Justice (2) 11 U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of the Treasury (2) 12 U.S. House of Representatives 13 U.S. Senate 14 U.S. Small Business Administration 15 Private Booz Allen Hamilton (2) 16 CGI Federal 17 Deloitte Consulting, LLP (5) E3 Federal Solutions Erickson and Company ICF International 18 Insignia Federal Group Mathematica Policy Research 19 USA Rice Vanguard Communications 20 Nonprofit AcademyHealth 21 Advanced Energy Economy 22 Alzheimer s Association 23 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Institutes for Research (2) 24 Center for American Progress 25 Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 26 Council of Chief State School Officers 27 First Book 28 Ford s Theatre Society 29 Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 30 Institute for Defense Analyses Institute on Taxation and Economic Policies 31 Living Cities 32 National Alliance to End Homelessness 33 National Association for College Admission Counseling National League of Cities 34 Open Contracting Partnership Protect Our Defenders 35 Raise DC 36 The Brookings Institution 37 The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine The George Washington University (5) 38 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 39 The Pew Charitable Trusts 40 The Reading Connection The World Bank Group 41 United Way Worldwide (2) Urban Alliance 42
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