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Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration Careers

Gain the Skills to Serve Local, National, and Global Communities

6 Concentrations

Career Focused

Global Perspective

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Pursue a Variety of Career Possibilities

Health Services Manager $101,340 per year1

Operations Manager $115,250 per year2

Executive Director $98,980 per year3

Urban and Regional Planner $78,500 per year4

Join Growing Fields That Make a Difference

With a Master of Public Administration, you’ll be prepared to change lives. In addition, many fields in which graduates work are growing quickly. No matter the concentration you choose, you will gain access to unlimited opportunities.

  • Between 2020 and 2030, employment of health services managers is expected to grow 32%1
  • Employment of social and community service managers will grow 12% between 2021 and 20315

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

In the online program, you will learn to:

  • Articulate and apply a Reformed Christian vision for public service across government, society, and the church
  • Participate in, and contribute to, the policy process
  • Analyze and synthesize data and think critically to solve problems and make evidence-informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment
  • Lead and manage in the public interest
  • Communicate and interact productively and in culturally responsive ways with a diverse and changing workforce and society at large

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Finance

Career Support

We equip students to succeed on their life-long vocational path by determining their strengths, developing their skills, and discovering God’s call for their lives.

Resume and Cover Letter Development

We help you navigate the process of developing a resume and cover letter in our Career Center.

Job Postings

Jobs and internships are posted on Handshake for all students to use in their job search.

Alumni Network

Our services extend to you until you retire. We are eager to connect you with Calvin students and graduates seeking networking contacts.

One-on-One Support

We focus on guiding each student based on their individual goals and strengths.

Sources

  1. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
  2. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes111021.htm
  3. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm
  4. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm
  5. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm