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    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)

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    Amherst, USMPPAIn-person2 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    56%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    40
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 48-credit, 2-year, in-person MPPA program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    The program covers policy analysis, administration, data analysis, policy methods, and administrative skills through a core curriculum of eight courses, eight electives, and a summer internship. Students can specialize in policy areas or skill sets and pursue dual degrees.

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: minimum 80 (tests prior to January 2026); minimum combined score of 4 (new scale, tests January 2026 or later)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: minimum combined score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,600.00
    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 Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452 across 48 required credits.
    Is Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    How competitive is Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 56%.
    How large is the Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.