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    Public Affairs, MPA

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    Madison, USMPAIn-person2 years
    $51,464.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    65%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    35
    Cohort
    students
    42
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MPA program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,464.

    About the program

    The program provides education in public management and policy analysis through core courses, electives, and a capstone workshop on real-world policy projects. It prepares students for careers in government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

    Focus: coursework
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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,414.00
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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 Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,464 across 42 required credits.
    Is Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work)
    How competitive is Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Public Affairs, MPA at University of Wisconsin-Madison reports an acceptance rate of approximately 65%.