Public Administration, MPA
- New York, USA
- Online
Master degree
DURATION
48 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,080
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed for those interested in pursuing leadership roles within government, non-profit organizations, or other public service sectors. It offers practical, real-world training in areas like policy analysis, organizational management, and public finance, helping students develop the skills needed to navigate complex public issues. The program emphasizes a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and organizations.
Students in this program can choose from different tracks to focus on areas such as urban management, nonprofit management, or government leadership. The curriculum often includes coursework, internships, and collaborative projects that allow students to apply what they learn in real settings. The program aims to support students in building strong leadership qualities while fostering a deep understanding of the challenges faced by public institutions. Graduates often find that this training helps them advance their careers and serve effectively within diverse public service environments.
This 42-credit MPA program is designed to prepare you to obtain public service positions in government, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. Full-time students can complete course work in two years and part-time students typically in four years. The program consists of required core courses, track/specialization courses, and elective courses.
NASPAA Accredited
This Master of Public Administration appears on the NASPAA Annual Roster of Accredited Programs in conformity with standards established for professional masters degrees in public affairs and administration.
Choose Your Tailored Path
Track 1: Government Management Track (NYC, Haub Law Campus, and Online Government Management Track)
The Government track is ideal for pre-service and in-service professionals interested in pursuing a public service career in the local, state, and federal government. This track is also suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing political careers. Our Government Management track graduates are employed as municipal and assistant municipal managers, chiefs of staff, school district business leaders, elected officials, budget analysts, and directors, as well as executive and program directors and coordinators in various public sector agencies.
Track 2: Healthcare Management Track (NYC, Haub Law Campus, and Online Healthcare Management Track)
The Healthcare Management track is ideal for individuals occupying administrative positions in the healthcare industry, who are interested in advancing into leadership positions in organizations that provide public health services as well as in regulatory agencies in the healthcare field. Our Healthcare Management track graduates are employed with state and local health agencies, and non-profit/for-profit healthcare organizations such as hospitals in the NYC metro area including NYC metro area Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, Lenox Hill, Montefiore etc.
Track 3: Nonprofit Management Track (NYC, Haub Law Campus, and Online Nonprofit Management Track)
The Nonprofit Management track is geared toward public managers in the nonprofit sector with previous management experience or with advanced professional degrees. Students pursuing this MPA track can focus on three areas: managerial skills enhancement (for those in or preparing for a career as a manager or administrator of a non-profit organization); leadership development (designed for those interested in planning for and implementing social change); and social entrepreneurship (ideal for those in the private sector who have a particular interest in the social impact of for-profit business activities). Our Nonprofit Management track graduates are employed with varied sized-organizations in the areas of education, parks and recreation, community services, healthcare, immigration, etc.
Take Courses Like…
- PAA 630 Intergovernmental Relations
- PAA 673 Financial Resource Development for Not-for-Profits
- PAA 650 The United States Health Care System
Alumni of the Pace MPA program serve in various public service positions in government, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations, including as elected officials, leadership positions within state and local public sector agencies, hospitals, education, and much more.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our Graduates are Prepared for Jobs Like:
- Mayor
- New York State Representative
- Urban planner
- City manager
- Budget analyst
- Policy analyst
Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Stewart Cousins ’86, ‘08
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has been widely recognized as a trailblazer in local and state government, and a champion for progressive action. As the longest-serving Democratic Majority Leader in New York State Senate history, and the first woman and African American woman to occupy this role, her tenure is distinguished by significant legislative achievements and a steadfast commitment to addressing the needs of New Yorkers.
International Career Success Program
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
Public Administration alumni are placed across a wide range of professional institutions. The breakdown of 2022–2023 graduates is as follows:
- 35% in State and Local Government
- 29% in Nonprofit Organizations
- 24% in the Private Sector (Other)
- 6% in the Private Sector (Research/Consulting)
- 6% Continuing Education