Master of Public Administration
Core
Component Total 13.5
Major
- PAD 500-Modern Public Administration: Managing Public andNonprofit Organizations
- PAD 505-Public Budgeting and Finance
- PAD 510-Introduction to Public Policy Analysis
- PAD 515-Leadership and Conflict Resolution
- PAD 520-Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
- PAD 525-Constitutional and Administrative Law
- PAD 530-Public Personnel Management
- PAD 540-International Public Administration
- PAD 599-Directed Research Project
Component Total 40.5
Minimum Total Quarter Hours Required for Graduation 54.0
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.
Meet the Faculty
Expert Instruction
Strayer University knows the key to success is learning from the best, and that's why our professors come with decades of experience from leading companies, government agencies, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations. You will get real business knowledge and insights from dedicated professionals and industry leaders.