Overview

Public administration faculty have been recognized nationally for their contribution to outstanding teaching, research, and service. The faculty leads practical research projects to inform public management and public policy in the region. The master of public administration (M.P.A.) program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

Program Mission

A flexible program designed for full- and part-time students, the Public Administration - Applied Research Project Concentration program from Texas State University offers:

Individual attention – Students work on research under the direction of a faculty member. M.P.A. students have won national and regional research awards.
Professional development – M.P.A. students and faculty are active leaders in regional professional associations and networking groups. A faculty of practice and manager in residence help mentor students in the program.
Internship opportunities – Pre-service students have internship placement opportunities in state and local government and the nonprofit sector. These internships are often paid and provide meaningful management and policymaking experience.
Employment opportunities – Students have excellent opportunities for job placement in one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.

Career Options

M.P.A. graduates have successful careers in management positions in city, county, state, and national government as well as the private and nonprofit sectors. Their achievements reflect the diversity, challenges, and opportunities in the public sector, and these alumni are a valuable resource to current M.P.A. students and faculty. The M.P.A. program director and the career support area faculty coordinators provide internship and job placement assistance.

Accreditation

The M.P.A. program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Finance Administration

Organization Theory, Change and Behavior

Public Personnel Administration

Public Law

Public Policy Process

Public Management and Ethics

Applied Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
official GRE scores (general test only) not required unless the last-60-hours GPA is under 3.0.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

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