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    Public Administration (M.P.A.)

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    Harrisburg, USMPAHybrid18 months
    $40,443.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    7
    Cohort
    students
    39
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 39-credit, 18-month, hybrid MPA program based in Harrisburg, US. Tuition is $40,443.

    About the program

    The program covers public management, policy analysis, organizational behavior, fiscal decision-making, human resources, and data analysis for public and nonprofit sectors. It includes core courses, electives, a capstone, and optional internship.

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    Part-time option

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    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 Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $40,443 across 39 required credits.
    Is Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 18 months and 39 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (either as the cumulative GPA or for the last 60 hours of relevant course work)
    How large is the Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cohort?
    Public Administration (M.P.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University typically enrolls around 7 students per cohort.