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    Public Policy (M.P.P.)

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    East Lansing, USMPPIn-person2 years
    $69,176.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    39
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University is a 39-credit, 2-year, in-person MPP program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $69,176.

    About the program

    The program combines political science and economics to train students in policy analysis, policy feasibility, and economic and quantitative analysis for careers in policy analysis, program management, and policy advocacy.

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    QS: 161 | US News: #64 (National Universities)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jun 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 with no subscore below 17 (undergrad; grad consult grad school)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (undergrad; grad consult grad school)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    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 Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University is $69,176 across 39 required credits.
    Is Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 39 credits.
    How large is the Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University cohort?
    Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Public Policy (M.P.P.) at Michigan State University: 12 months OPT (US)