Professional Career Placement 

MAPSS places more graduates in research, in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, than any other field. Looking at the Class of 2021, 91% of our graduates accepted full-time roles or were accepted into doctoral programs within 9 months of graduation. When contract and part-time roles were added, this outcome increased to 94% (2021 MAPSS Career Outcomes Survey).  


Outcomes for Class of 2021

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A Wide Range of Careers

One of the greatest benefits to interdisciplinary study is the ability to customize learning and possible career trajectories based on the interests of the individual. For that very reason, there is great diversity in the types of positions, organizations, and industries where MAPSS graduates have accepted offers.  

For a detailed placement report for the Class of 2021, including job titles and employers, click here.

Similar reports are available for the Class of 2020Class of 2019 and the Class of 2018.  For a closer look at hiring organizations over the last 5+ years, please click here.