Public AdministrationNorth America

628 Master's degrees in Public Administration in North America

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga4,3(3)

Chattanooga, United States

Public Administration, Local Government

The Department of Political Science and Public Service at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration, Local Government, providing graduate-level training for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

M.P.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$27,992/yr

Lewis University4,5(2)

Online

Public Safety Administration

Lewis University’s Master of Science in Public Safety Administration program is designed to help those who are preparing to manage police, fire, emergency medical, private law enforcement services, and other public safety occupations in our society.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

2 years$11,430/yr

Humber Polytechnic4,2(88)

Toronto, Canada

Public Administration

The Public Administration graduate certificate program from Humber Polytechnic is the first of its kind in Canada providing all of the knowledge, skills and experience graduates need to become successful public service employees.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time Blended

1½ year$20,923/yr

Delta State University3,8(112)

Online

Educational Administration and Supervision

The School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology within the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities offers an online degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Delta State University, tailored for educators aspiring to licensure in school leadership.

M.Ed. Part-time Online

1 year$9,436/yr

California State University Chico3,9(7)

Chico, United States

Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration program from California State University Chico offers an outstanding program option in Health Administration. A major feature of this program is administration in a non-metropolitan setting.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,436/yr

University of Louisville

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Justice Administration

Justice Administration from University of Louisville is designed for professionals within the criminal justice system who want to advance their career or strengthen their knowledge.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$15,300/yr

Drake University3,2(6)

Online

Public Administration

Public Administration at Drake University prepares students to navigate the evolving landscape of public administration with the tools to strategically solve problems, analyze policies, and meet public service needs at the local, state, and federal level, as well as in the private and nonprofit sectors.

M.P.A. Part-time Online

2 years$10,710/yr

Rowan University4,2(11)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

School Administration

The School Administration programme at Rowan University is a comprehensive Master of Arts (MA) delivered entirely online. Designed for working educators, this 36-credit course spans 24 months of part-time study. It prepares professionals for leadership roles in P-12 settings through a flexible, asynchronous learning model.

M.A. Part-time Online

3½ years$9,010/yr

Illinois Institute of Technology4,5(15)

Chicago, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Public Administration - Sustainability Analytics and Management

The Public Administration - Sustainability Analytics and Management programme from Illinois Institute of Technology prepares students for careers in sustainability and environmental management in the public, nonprofit, and non-governmental organization sectors, as well as for companies that leverage sustainability or do business with governmental organizations.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,318/yr

Seneca Polytechnic4,2(86)

Toronto, Canada

Non-Profit and Social Sector Management

The Non-Profit and Social Sector Management program at Seneca Polytechnic will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to lead and manage a non-profit organization towards sustainable growth.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time Blended

8 months$13,351/full

The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,7(12)

Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Public Administration

If you're interested in the public sector, this Public Administration (MPA) program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is definitely a degree for you to consider. We have numerous graduates who've gone on to serve in government—one was a major party candidate in Alabama's 2018 governor race. Complete the program, and you could be next.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,258/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

School Administration and Supervision

The Master’s in School Administration and Supervision at the University of Memphis offers a comprehensive path for educators seeking to step into leadership roles within the K-12 education system.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$12,660/yr

Metropolitan State University4,6(9)

Saint Paul, United States

Public Administration

Metropolitan State University's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program prepares students for a wide range of career and leadership opportunities in the field of public administration. The state-of-the-art curriculum addresses the most critical challenges that public administrators and their respective councils or boards face at all levels of government.

M.P.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$9,562/yr

Tulane University4,2(29)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Administration

Earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement will prepare you to enter the field as a leader and address critical societal challenges we face today and into the future.

M.P.A. Part-time Online

$39,240/full

Fairfield University5,0(1)

Online

Public Administration

Fairfield University’s state-accredited Public Administration master’s program is designed to equip and empower students with the administrative acumen and leadership skills needed to put their passion to work.

M.P.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$18,090/yr

Indiana University Kokomo4,1(14)

Kokomo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Public Management

Our Master of Public Management degree (M.P.M.) at Indiana University Kokomo provides public service managers the skills to cope with challenging human and technical issues.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$33,912/yr

Boise State University3,9(13)

Boise, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) of Boise State University is the most widely recognized educational degree focused on public and nonprofit management.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,300/yr

University of Houston4,3(23)

Houston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Administration

The Public Administration program at University of Houston prepares a new generation of leaders to face tomorrow’s most pressing challenges through interdisciplinary coursework, training in ethics and leadership and experiential learning opportunities

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,686/yr

The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,7(12)

Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Public Administration

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Pathway in Public Administration offered by INTO The University of Alabama at Birmingham are assured progression to a nationally-ranked UAB graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,325/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Arts Administration

The Arts Administration program offered by Drexel University provides academic preparation for leadership positions with creative enterprises, museums, foundations, corporations, and government agencies involved in the arts and culture sector. Students interested in the management of arts and cultural organizations, including museums of all types.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year, 3 months$52,776/yr