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    Master of Public Affairs (Online)

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    Bloomington, USMPAOnline2 years
    $71,529.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington is a 48-credit, 2-year, online MPA program based in Bloomington, US. Tuition is $71,529.

    About the program

    The program covers core topics in public management, policy analysis, economics, finance, budgeting, and social equity through required courses, with electives in focus areas such as public management, nonprofit management, or policy analysis, and includes an experiential component via internship or prior experience.

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    #1 US News (public affairs master's)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min OPTIONAL: GRE/GMAT Scores GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admissions to the O’Neill Master’s programs.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min OPTIONAL: GRE/GMAT Scores GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admissions to the O’Neill Master’s programs.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min O’Neill baseline TOEFL scores for admission consideration are 100, with a strong recommendation of at least 25 in each section.
    IELTS
    required
    Min O’Neill baseline IELTS overall scores for admission consideration are 7.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $14,494.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington is $71,529 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington online or in-person?
    Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington take to complete?
    Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington?
    Per the program's published guidance: To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree
    What work-permit options follow Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Public Affairs (Online) at Indiana University-Bloomington: 12 months OPT (US)