u/megasoup3412

Hello,

Is an MPA is worth getting and not a waste of time? I am currently in the Air National Guard and for my state, they allow us to get tuiton free at any public school within the state.

Originally, I was going to get an MBA, but was advised to hold off, by the MBA sub-reddit, and wait until I have more job experience and willingness to go and commit to an in person school. In the meantime, i'm thinking about getting an MPA for a couple of reasons:

1. I am in Public Affairs for the military and I belive that being a PA and getting an MPA will help me get a job outside the military ( i.e fed government or state government )

2. As mentioned before, I would like to get an MBA ( as means to transition out of government work maybe? ) but I lack post undergrad experience, which is true. I am hoping this would bridge the two in the future.

3. It is tuiton free, why not.

I have one semester left of undergrad and then ill take a short break before, hopefully, picking it back up in the fall semester of 2027. Still deciding on online v.s. in-person so I can decied a school near me. Any advice is welcome. Thank you!

Hello, I am here to figure out some advice going forward with my education.

I'm currently in the NJ Air National Guard, which gets tuition free at any public school in New Jersey. I've been advised by my leadership to commit to an online program for getting an MBA, as it is a good degree to get, but looking on here, I'm seeing that might not be the case.

I'm currently in my last semester of undergrad and thinking about taking a semester off before committing to any masters degree for the fall semester. I would love some advice, thank you.