Overview

The Master of Public Administration program at Northeastern University has been training leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors since 1969. You’ll gain skills in policy analysis, program evaluation, research methods, budgeting and human resources, organizational management and leadership, and the interplay between ethics and accountability in a diverse society.

Throughout the program, you’ll gain career-oriented experience through internships, small group projects, and other interactions with professionals.

Northeastern MPA graduates engage in experiences designed to help them move into a wide array of public and nonprofit sector positions at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Co-op, internship, and career placements

Our graduates go on to careers as town administrators, management analysts, research analysts, and program directors. A recent survey of MPA alumni concluded that 24% of recent graduates are working in the nonprofit sector, 38% in the public sector, and 21% in the private sector.

Recent internship and co-op placements:

ArxEd, Cambridge, MA
BioNTech, Talent acquisition, Cambridge, MA
Coalition for Social Justice, Multiple cities, MA
GirlsLEAP, Dorchester, MA
Main Street Alliance, Alexandria, VA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Initiative, Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts State Senate, Office of Sal DeDimenico, Boston, MA
TurnUp Activism, Cambridge, MA
U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, Richmond, VA

Placement of Graduates: 100%

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Analysis
Techniques of Policy Analysis
Economic Analysis for Policy and Planning
Principles of Public Administration
Public Budgeting and Financial Management
Institutional Leadership and the Public Manager
Public Health Administration and Policy
Economic Perspectives on Health Policy
Health Policy and Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Summer intake not available to Out-of-country international students

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

41–42 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Arlington, United States
Oakland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA
Completed online application
Application fee: U.S. $100 (application fee waived for MPP Arlington campus applicants only)
Personal statement: One to two pages identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Three letters of recommendation. Choose individuals with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, or mentor
Resumé
Evidence of English proficiency for international applicants
Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year
Out-of-State

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

42240 USD / year

≈ 42240 USD / year

Additional Details

$42,240 - $44,352

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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