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:

Akron Children's Hospital	Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County
American Cancer Society Arthritis Foundation	Lake County Ohio Port & Economic Development Authority
Berea Children's Home & Family Services	Lake Metroparks
Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland	Lorain Community College
Case Western Reserve University	Lorain County
CBS Corporation	Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
City of Barberton	Medical Mutual
City of Broadview Heights	MetroHealth
City of Brooklyn	Millennia Housing Development, Ltd.
City of Cleveland	NASA Glenn Research Center
City of Cleveland Heights	National Development Council
City of Fairview	North Carolina Chamber of Commerce
City of Houston	Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
City of Independence	Northwestern Medicine
City of North Olmsted	Office for the Treasurer of Ohio
City of Sharonville	Office of Worker's Compensation
Cleveland Botanical Gardens	Ohio Department of Transportation
Cleveland Clinic	Ohio Industrial Commission
Cleveland Department of Public Health	Ohio Lottery Commission
Cleveland Institute of Art	Ohio Office of Budget and Management
Cleveland Metroparks	Ohio Organizing Collaborative
Cleveland Metropolitan School District	Open Doors Academy
Cleveland Museum of Art	Opportunity Corridor Partnership
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress	Positive Education Program
Cleveland Public Library	Russell Township
Cleveland State University	St. Martin de Porres High School
Cleveland Transformation Alliance	Social Security Administration
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park	SOSi International
Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland	Summa Health
Cuyahoga Community College	The City Mission
Cuyahoga County	The Cleveland Foundation
Cuyahoga Land Bank	The Intergenerational School
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority	Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization	U.S. Army Reserve
Diocese of Cleveland – Society of St. Vincent DePaul	U.S. Department of Education
East Cleveland Public Library	U.S. Department of Justice
Economic and Community Development Institute	U.S. Department of Labor
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania	U.S. House of Representatives
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland	United Labor Agency
Friendly Inn Settlement	United States Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio
Geauga County	United way of Ashland County
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity	University Hospitals
Greater Cleveland Partnership	Washington University
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority	Youth Opportunities Unlimited

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.

2017-18 Academic Year Matriculating Cohort Who Graduated within 2, 3, and 4 Years

	Initially Enrolled	Graduated within 2 years		Graduated within 3 years		Graduated within 4 years		Total Students Graduated & Persisting to Graduation
		N	%	N	%	N	%	N	%
Students in the ARY-5 Cohort	29	16	60.0	21	72.4	22	75.9	28	75.9

Students who graduated during the 2021-2022 academic year (13 in all) are employed primarily by local government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Others matriculated to law school; others still took positions in federal and state agencies.

• Local government - 6
• Nonprofit sector - 3
• State government - 2
• Federal government - 1
• Private sector (research/consulting) - 1