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    Public Administration (MPA)

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    Storrs, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $82,848.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    37%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    27
    Cohort
    students
    42
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Storrs, US. Tuition is $82,848.

    About the program

    The program provides a dynamic and integrated approach to public management, preparing students for leadership positions in public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Courses cover human resource management, public finance and budgeting, theory and management of public organizations, project management, and introduction to public policy.

    Focus: coursework
    US News: 39th for Public Affairs, 9th for Public Financing and Budgeting
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $54,300.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,818.00
    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 (MPA) at University of Connecticut cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut is $82,848 across 42 required credits.
    Is Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut online or in-person?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut take to complete?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    How competitive is Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut reports an acceptance rate of approximately 37%.
    How large is the Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut cohort?
    Public Administration (MPA) at University of Connecticut typically enrolls around 27 students per cohort.