Evening Master's Program graduates are leading organizations through today's complex policy challenges.

The part-time Evening Master's Program (EMP) develops informed leaders and decisions makers with a deep understanding of policy fundamentals and a strong foundation in analytical tools.

 
71
students
 
30%
under-represented minorities
 
23%
hold advanced degrees

Graduates confidently take the next step in their career.

0
those who made a career change increased their salary by an average of $23,000*
0
those seeking a career change made one within 12 months of graduation
0
were working in a policy related position by 12 months after graduation (compared to 28% prior to Harris)

Many graduates made a career change within 12 months of graduation.

43%
52%
5%
moved up in organization
moved to new organization
started own company

Impacting Organizations Nationwide

Guide House Housing and Urban Development Chicago Obama Foundation Cook County Mathematica
“In a time where policy is being driven by data, we can’t forget about the stories of communities we are supposed to serve and how they're impacted. I want to be that person who can tell stories with numbers, and Harris has been invaluable in helping me reach that goal.”
Johnathan Hill, AM’22
Program Manager, Community Engagement
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Total Years of Work Experience

10%
25%
31%
34%
0-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-8 Years
9+ Years

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EMP Career Outcomes Report

These data are an aggregate of career outcomes for all 2021 graduates, 12 months after graduation.

The Harris Public Policy Evening Master’s Program is a four-quarter program designed for working mid-career professionals to  gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of data analytics, economic analysis, leadership, and the strategic foundations of public policy. Graduates are prepared to use this toolkit to drive organizations forward and tackle leadership challenges.

Average Salary Increase

*Salary change is only among students who have secured a new position with a new employer or have changed function, geography, and/or level with same employer. Salary change is from prior to Harris to 12 months after graduation.

Type of Career Change

Represents the 66% of students seeking to make a career change.