The Master of Public Administration program is looking to increase enrollment by 50 percent in the coming years.

The program “was founded … to advance excellence in public service management…,” according to its website. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the program.

The program has a job-placement rate of about 95 percent over the last five years, according to NIU Today. Students can learn more about the program at hmpa.niu.edu/pub_ad/.