MSCAPP Outcomes

MSCAPP alumni are working around the world to bring modern technology to bear on the societal problems that matter most.

The Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) degree prepares graduates for a career at the intersection of public policy and data science.

graduates

96%

secured employment*

countries represented

domestic underrepresented minority students

hold advanced degrees

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Average Salaries by Sector^†

$80K

$92K

$131.5K

Public/Government Agency

Nonprofit/NGO/IGO

Private

During my data analyst internship with the Mexican Red Cross, I applied my Harris learnings by cleaning and preparing data for modeling. The result was a more effective database design while being aware of ethical implications when dealing with patient data.

I also became more comfortable appreciating diverse perspectives on teams, collaborating on Github, and brainstorming policy implications. It is already clear how these experiences enable me to work more efficiently beyond graduation.

Jaskirat Kaur, MSCAPP’24

INTERN

MEXICAN RED CROSS

I researched the legal and political implications of major lawsuits pertinent to 2021 Texas winter storm. I also contributed to the literature review and qualitative research of lawsuits evaluating energy secessionism in the US. I also used my technical skills in using statistical softwares such as R and Python to work on analyzing preliminary data on the project.

Ru Jia, MSCAPP’24

ESG INTERN

INTERNATIONAL TAX AND INVESTMENT CENTER

Average Years of Work Experience

including internships, prior to attending Harris

10%

16%

32%

42%

0-1 Years

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

5+ Years

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Secured Employment
*Of the 79 MSCAPP students who graduated between July 2022 and June 2023, 77 (97 percent) reported employment information. Data in this report is based on survey results from responding graduates, as well as other sources.

Out of the 77 graduates who reported employment information, 74 (96 percent) sought employment and 3 did not seek employment for reasons such as continuing education or starting a company. Out of 74 students seeking employment, 71 (96 percent) accepted employment.

Salaries by Sector
^†32 candidates from cohort graduated in 2023 who have secured full-time jobs reported salary outcomes.