Overview

The graduate degree in Public Administration from Clark University provides you with solid classroom training in research methods, public management, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, marketing, and management. And your Capstone project allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and professional competencies as you apply them to challenges faced by a “real-world” organization.

The majority of leadership positions in government and nonprofit organizations today are advertised as “master’s preferred.” At the same time, an uptick in retirements in the public servant ranks since the pandemic has created opportunities at all levels and across all sectors. With the Clark MPA as a credential, you are well prepared to bring foundational skills and fresh insights to local, national, and global organizations.

Why a Master of Public Administration at Clark University

Build key competencies in leadership, policy development and analysis, nonprofit management, educational leadership, and healthcare administration
Get hands-on experience in the core areas of public administration and nonprofit management via authentic, real-world challenges
Pursue your master’s degree on your terms – online, on campus, or a hybrid of both – with affordable tuition

Careers

Disaster Risk Management: World Bank

Director of Public Works: Town of Hopkinton, MA

Executive Director: Worcester Community Action Council

Program Manager: Massachusetts Attorney General Office

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonprofit Management

Public Administration

Effective Speaking and Presenting

Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management

Leadership and Decision-Making

Project Management Basics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

10 alternative credits

Course units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application form

Application fee (nonrefundable): $75

Personal statement (refer to additional information below for details)

Letters of recommendation (refer to additional information below for details)

Résumé

All academic transcripts (refer to additional information below for details)

English Language Requirements — International applicants only (refer to additional information below for details)

Test scores and other program-specific requirements

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 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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Overview

Why a Master of Public Administration at Clark University

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Worcester

Financing

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