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Online Master's Programs in Public Administration

Online degrees mapped to public administration from the program's official description. A program appears here only when its own page supports the subject.

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Champlain College

Public Administration (Master of Public Administration)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Burlington, VTUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 1 year (with 2 courses per term) · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $608 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: December 29, 2026 · Spring 2027 (term 1, Jan 11)
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Empire State University

MPA in Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Saratoga Springs, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $471 per credit · In-state — NYS residents, graduate non-MBA (1-11 credits)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Excelsior University

Master of Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Albany, NYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $715 per credit · All online students — Graduate per-credit tuition, non-nursing programs (course materials not included)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Franklin University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Columbus, OHUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 14 Month Completion · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $690 per credit · All online students — Standard tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Indiana University Bloomington

Public Affairs, M.P.A.

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Affairs
Subject: Public Administration · Public Policy
Administering location: Bloomington, INUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 48 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Thomas Edison State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Trenton, NJUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $695 per credit · All online students — Graduate tuition per credit registered; effective August 2026 term
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Central Florida

Master of Public Administration, MPA

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Orlando, FLUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $327.32 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Colorado Denver

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration · Public Policy
Administering location: Denver, COUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: on average two and a half years; up to six years (average completion time) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $656 per credit · In-state — Resident/WRGP
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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University of Delaware

Master of Public Administration Online

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Newark, DEUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 30 Months Duration · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,149 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Idaho

Public administration, M.P.A.

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Moscow, IDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $3,750 per semester · All online students — Online M.P.A. flat rate · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Kansas

Online Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Lawrence, KSUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Two years full-time or three and a half years part-time (typical)
Tuition: Tuition: $595 per credit · All online students — Flat rate for fully online students (U.S. and international); pending Kansas Board of Regents approval
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of North Dakota

Public Administration (MPA)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Grand Forks, NDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits; practical placement required
Duration: 2+ years (estimated) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Master'sMPPMaster of Public Policy
Subject: Public Policy · Public Administration
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: 2 years (including summer courses) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of West Georgia

Master of Public Administration

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Carrollton, GAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $249 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Only Courses (NET) tuition; an Etuition charge also applies · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Wyoming

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Laramie, WYUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Synchronous (live sessions) · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 2 years full-time; approximately 3-4 years part-time
Tuition: Tuition: $398 per credit · In-state — Online graduate, Wyoming resident (standard programs) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Virginia Commonwealth University

M.P.A. in Public Administration (online)

Master'sMPAMaster of Public Administration
Subject: Public Administration
Administering location: Richmond, VAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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