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    Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.)

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    University Park, USMPSOnline2 years
    $31,110.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MPS program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $31,110.

    About the program

    The program covers principles of local economic development, community structure and processes, leadership development, population and land use, methods for community development, and applied statistics, culminating in a master's paper or project. It emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches drawing on economics and sociology to address community and economic development issues.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Sep 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Fox Graduate School's "Requirements for Graduate Admission" page (refers to GCAC-305: TOEFL iBT total at least 4.5 with speaking 3.5+ post-2026; or 80 with speaking 19+ pre-2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Fox Graduate School's "Requirements for Graduate Admission" page (refers to GCAC-305: composite 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $31,110 across 30 required credits.
    Is Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 average (on a 4.00 scale) for the most recent two years of college/university education
    What work-permit options follow Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Community and Economic Development (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)