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Explore Career Outcomes


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Lead from Anywhere

UVA Batten graduates launch impactful careers across sectors, applying their skills in diverse roles around the world. In 2025, 94% of MPP graduates and 98% of B.A. graduates with known outcomes secured employment, fellowships, continuing education, or service opportunities.

Explore career pathways in public policy and find program-specific insights that connect each degree to real-world outcomes and opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Leadership (BA)
B.A. Career Outcomes | Batten School

Career Outcome Rate

2023: 89% career outcome rate. 100% knowledge rate.
2024: 95% career outcome rate. 100% knowledge rate.
2025: 98% career outcome rate. 93% knowledge rate.

Career outcome rate is calculated as a percentage of graduates with a known status, excluding those still seeking. Knowledge rate reflects the share of the graduating class for whom outcome information was collected.

Outcomes by Sector

Distribution of B.A. graduates with known placements, by sector.

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Master of Public Policy (MPP)
MPP Career Outcomes | Batten School

Career Outcome Rate

2023: 91% career outcome rate. 100% knowledge rate.
2024: 88% career outcome rate. 85% knowledge rate.
2025: 94% career outcome rate. 85% knowledge rate.

Career outcome rate is calculated as a percentage of graduates with a known status, excluding those still seeking. Knowledge rate reflects the share of the graduating class for whom outcome information was collected. 2023 data reflects the Accel+Post-Grad (MPP combined) cohort.

Outcomes by Sector

Distribution of MPP graduates with known placements, by sector.

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