Student Outcomes

Alumni | MPA Graduate Student Testimonials |  Current Students | Employment 

Alumni

Alumni Success Stories

Tanesha Hunter - (MPA '16)
Aging Services Administrator
City of Cleveland, Department of Aging
 

Leo Miller - (MPA '94)
Regional Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

John Litten - (MPA '11)
Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
City Councilman, City of Lakewood

Caitlin Johnson - (MPA '11)
Director of Communications,
Policy Matters

Miranda Lange - (MPA '14)
Claims Examiner,
Department of Labor

Emily Muttillo - (MPA '06) 
Applied Research Fellow,
Center for Community Solutions

Matt Hrubey - (MPA '12)
Grants Coordinator,
Cuyahoga County
 

Jim Lukas - (MPA '96)
Safety Service Director,
City of Sharonville

 

Our diverse body of Levin College MPA graduates have made their mark locally, nationally, and internationally. Although students primarily study public sector practices, alumni are employed in all sectors. Here are some of the organizations our MPA graduates have been or are currently employed:

MPA Graduate Student Testimonials (From the MPA exit surveys)

Here's what a few alumni have to say about the program:

"This a very well-rounded program. The expectations are high, making this program challenging – but I learned a great deal."

"The curriculum has many beneficial capabilities that broaden analytical thinking and collaborative discussions. The academic centers provide multiple resources, and the faculty are well-respected and are nationally recognized."

"I benefited the most from my graduate assistantship. I got to know many professors, hear their thoughts, form stronger ties with my cohort, and gain a better understanding of the goals of the MPA program."

"All the professors are knowledgeable and provide a great atmosphere for discussion."

"The MPA program's strengths are diversity, the strong connection to Cleveland, and the economic development courses."

Current Students

Student Internship Placement

MPA students are placed in local internships in the nonprofit & public sectors. Current and past internship placements include:

• Metanoia
• Hough Development Corporation
• Transformation Alliance
• Parma Public Housing Agency
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Employment

Current Student Completion and Employment Rates

We are proud of our students' success both in terms of graduation and employment rates.

2018-19 Academic Year Matriculating Cohort Who Graduated within 2, 3, and 4 Years

Students who graduated during the 2022-2023 academic year (30 in all) are employed primarily by nonprofit organizations and local governments. Others took private sector positions, while still others took positions in federal and state agencies.

• Nonprofit sector- 15
• City, county, or other local government- 7
• Private sector (not research/consulting)- 3
• State, regional, government, or federal government- 2
• Private sector (research/consulting)- 1
• Unknown- 2