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M.P.P., Education Policy:

Make An Impact

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Are you passionate about creating change at the highest levels? Do you want to be in the room when decisions are made about education policy at the district, state or even national level? 

The Master of Public Policy in Education Policy is designed for changemakers and policy leaders who want to dedicate their careers to creating a more effective education system for young people and future generations.

Graduates of Peabody’s program have gone on to do incredible things as education leaders, researchers and policymakers.

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What Can You Do with an M.P.P. in Education Policy?

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One of the benefits of the master’s degree in Education Policy, like other programs in this guide, is that there is a wide range of career paths you can explore.

If you have solid academic preparation and are a recent college graduate, or have engaged in an education-related job after graduation, such as in K-12 teaching, research, policy or political settings, higher education positions and others, you’d make a great fit for the degree program.

The M.P.P. in Education Policy supports and encourages students to engage in practical experience while taking classes, and provides both a foundation of content knowledge in education and analytical and quantitative skill sets that are associated with the degree.

Whatever it is that drives your passion and interests, earning your master’s degree can help you get there. Alumni of the MPP program are prepared to make an immediate impact and are currently serving in a variety of education policy-focused roles including:

  • Associate Legislative Research Analyst, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Director of Policy, Texas Aspires, Austin, Texas
  • Director of School Partnerships, OneGoal, New York, New York
  • K-12 Data and Policy Analyst, Education Trust, Washington, D.C.
  • National Policy Associate, Centerstone, Nashville, Tennessee
  • School Governance Liaison, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Vice President of Policy, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Nashville, Tennessee

 

Of job-seeking graduates, 96 percent were employed or attending graduate school within four months of graduation. 

The M.P.P. Program at Peabody: Where Policy Meets Education

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What makes Peabody’s policy degree unique is its focus on the intersection of education and policy. Graduates of the program emerge with a skill set that blends theory, analytics and practical knowledge, which makes them invaluable in the workplace.

Unlike many other public policy programs, Peabody’s is not a generalist degree. Our program is designed for those who are looking to drive change in a specific area

Joint degree programs are also available with both Vanderbilt Law School and the Owen Graduate School of Management.

Learn More about the M.P.P. in Education Policy

To explore this master’s degree and how it can help you reach your personal and professional goals, visit our program page. Or, click the links below to get started.

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