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    Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration

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    College Park, USMPSIn-person1 year
    $55,759.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    36
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park is a 36-credit, 1-year, in-person MPS program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $55,759.

    About the program

    The program provides skills in public management, leadership, policy analysis, finance, and ethics for leading organizations in public and nonprofit sectors. It features a structured 36-credit curriculum with cohort-based courses and opportunities for internships.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 29, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT) are not required for applicants. If you feel that your GRE or GMAT score will improve the strength of your application, we encourage you to submit your score.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Standardized test scores (GRE or GMAT) are not required for applicants. If you feel that your GRE or GMAT score will improve the strength of your application, we encourage you to submit your score.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min International students must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please use institution code 5814 when submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores. (Program follows Graduate School requirements; no program-specific minimums found.)
    IELTS
    required
    Min International students must demonstrate a proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please use institution code 5814 when submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores. (Program follows Graduate School requirements; no program-specific minimums found.)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $75,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $17,724.00
    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 Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park is $55,759 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 1 year and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    What work-permit options follow Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration at University of Maryland-College Park: 12 months OPT (US)