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Internships
MPA students can earn academic credit for internships, which often lead to job opportunities after graduation. With numerous placements available in the public, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors, internships and fellowships offer hands-on experience in public sector management or policy, guided by industry professionals in your area of interest. Recent placements include:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region II (Federal Government)
- Assembly (State Government)
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (State Government)
- NY Department of Youth and Community Development (Local Government)
- NYC Health+Hospitals/Community Care (Local Government)
- End Citizens United (Nonprofit)
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Nonprofit)
- Rubitection Inc. (Private)
- SCHOTT North America (Private)
- Westchester Medical Center (Healthcare)
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan (Healthcare)
Please make sure you speak with a Career Services adviser for further information on applying for internships or jobs.
I am always learning more about the nonprofit sector and the impact BRAC USA and its partners are making on an international level. I appreciate the mentorship I received as I worked to execute projects and assignments in this internship.
—Maxwell Ankani ’24, Learning, Empowerment and Adolescent Development Intern at BRAC USA, New York City
Alumni Success
Our MPA alumni have achieved success across public, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors, making impactful contributions to their communities and advancing their careers in leadership roles.
Employment areas of 2020–2021 graduates
- 41% in Nonprofit Organizations
- 24% in the Private Sector (Research/Consulting)
- 11% Continuing Education
- 10% in the Private Sector (other)
- 7% in Local Government