Overview

This Public Administration programme offered by The University of Texas at Arlington is the largest enrolled accredited programme in Texas and #No.15 in the U.S. with good reason. All three MPA programmes for a master's are campus, online, and a city cohort.

The MPA programmes are fully accredited by NASPAA, the international accreditation body for the MPA. Set in the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth region, the on-campus and accelerated online programmes offer tremendous opportunities for practice and learning. The unique intermix of city planning, public policy, and architecture in the programme’s home college creates significant unique opportunities for students.

Career

Local/Regional Government

Nonprofits

Private Sector

State government

National government

Military

International government

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Local Politics in the Intergovernmental Setting

Public and Non-profit Organization Theory

Public Budgeting

Financial Management in the Public and Non-profit Services

Evaluation Research

Human Resource Management in Government and Non-profits

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

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Priority deadlines. Applications are accepted after the priority date, submitting your application and required documents will ensure guaranteed consideration

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Arlington, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 596 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

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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

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
Out-of-State

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11044 USD / year

≈ 11044 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time campus student (6 hours Fall and Spring, 3 hours in the Summer) can complete the degree for $24,591 as a Texas resident and $56,908 as a non-resident

Living costs

Arlington

United States

983 - 1441 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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