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Master of Public Administration

Gain Leadership and Public Sector Management Skills with a Master's of Public Administration

In Strayer University's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, you will learn the theory and practice you need to succeed in the management and operation of

  • Government and nonprofit agencies
  • Nongovernmental organizations
  • Political offices
  • Lobbying and consulting firms
  • Activist organizations

At Strayer, we'll prepare you to achieve success within any mission-based organization, whether your goal is to protect and empower citizens, provide critical necessities abroad, or connect youth and adults to enriching opportunities. Explore social, economic, and political frameworks. Get the big picture and specific skills you need for successful management.

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

88% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 4.5 years.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $28,820. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $28,820. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $1,800. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
  • Federal student loans: $71,900
  • Private loans: $0
  • Institutional finance loans: $0

Occupations for this program

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.

Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Chief Executives http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-1011.00 11-1011.00
Compliance Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.02 11-9199.02
General and Operations Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-1021.00 11-1021.00
Investment Fund Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.03 11-9199.03
Legislators http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-1031.00 11-1031.00
Logistics Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3071.03 11-3071.03
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9131.00 11-9131.00
Regulatory Affairs Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.01 11-9199.01
Social and Community Service Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9151.00 11-9151.00
Supply Chain Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.04 11-9199.04
Transportation Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3071.01 11-3071.01


Accreditation

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.