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

95%

secured employment*

countries represented

Making a Global Impact

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Average Salaries by Sector^†

$89K

$74.5K

$115K

Public/Government Agency

Nonprofit/NGO/IGO

Private

The real value of the MSCAPP comes from the deep intuition you gain about when and how to apply appropriate technical solutions to solve public policy challenges. As a data scientist and Presidential Management Fellow, I use that intuition to improve the Army's acquisition processes for transportation logistics.

Darren Colby, MSCAPP’24

Data Scientist, Presidential Management Fellow

G9 (Acquisition Management and Execution)
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

I use my MSCAPP technical skills every day as a Data Scientist and Research Analyst. Whether I’m using cloud computing, natural language processing, and network analysis to identify air pollution and develop a real-time alert system or creating a Python codebase to verify compliance of 350,000 US public water systems, I feel well-prepared for any challenge.

Federico Dominguez Molina, MSCAPP’24

Data Scientist and Research Analyst

Energy and Environment Lab
University of Chicago

Average Years of Work Experience

including internships, prior to attending Harris

25%

10%

32%

33%

0-1 Years

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

5+ Years

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Secured Employment
*"Of the 69 MSCAPP students who graduated between July 2023 and June 2024, 59 (86 percent) reported employment information. Data in this report is based on survey results from responding graduates, as well as other sources.
Out of the 59 graduates who reported employment information, 57 (97 percent) sought employment and 2 did not seek employment for reasons such as continuing education or starting a company. Out of 57 students seeking employment, 54 (95 percent) accepted employment."

Salaries by Sector
^†27 candidates from cohort graduated in 2024 who have secured full-time jobs reported salary outcomes.