MPP

[Paolo]

Hi, I applied and was accepted to the following MPP (Master of Public Policy) programs at the following schools. My area of interest is environmental policy. I'm familiar with the US News rankings, but was wondering if anyone else with this concentration might have words of wisdom to impart. (One of the issues I have is finding detailed statistics on placement rates and where graduates are placed.)Thanks!

Monterey Institute for International Studies (Monterey, CA) -- Master of International Environmental Policy, offering partial scholarship

University of Minnesota (Minneapolis), offering in-state student tuition

University of California (Los Angeles)

Carnegie-Mellon (Pittsburgh), offering partial scholarship

University of Maryland (both College Park and Baltimore County) -- (I'm aware that UMBC does not have an environmental focus)

American University (DC)

[MIIS Student Ambassador]

I've heard that getting outcome stats is really difficult for schools because alumni have to self-report what they are doing! I'm at the Monterey Institute and I have a lot of friends in the IEP program. A few of whom are participating in the new Center for Blue Economy Fellowship program that offers paid internships, research assistanships, and an amazing network of professionals not only in ocean conservation, but in a number of other important areas. http://www.miis.edu/academics/researchcenters/blue-economy

The IEP program has an excellent list that is a "snapshot" of what alumni are doing. Check it out!