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Public Administration Graduate Programs in America

Explore graduate schools offering masters of public administration and other public administration degrees. Compare MPA degrees and MPA programs, along with PhDs in public administration with government statistics and graduate student reviews. Find the best public administration courses at the right graduate schools for you. 

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  1. Harvard University

    • Graduate School
    • Cambridge, MA
    • 12

    Graduate Student: Harvard University is a great campus that's dedicated to teaching students how to change the world. Their general facilities, professors, and students, make it very easy to get connected with some of the best minds in the world. Harvard is a university that is truly top tier and the students who attend Harvard are some of the most dedicated and hard working individuals in this world. In addition, other living aspects of the college like the campus and extracurricular events like recreational sports, study groups, and organized parties are extremely fun and engaging. These events make it extremely easy to get plugged in and make lasting social relations.
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    • University of Pennsylvania

      • Graduate School
      • Philadelphia, PA
      • 30

      Graduate Student: Like any colleges, Penn has both pros and cons. As a graduate student in the School of Social Policy and Practice at Penn (Master's of Social Work), I find that the biggest strength of Penn is its wide reach of professional network, research, etc.

      The amount of resources/networking opportunities available for developing insight, experience, and others is unimaginable here at Penn. Having deep connections with all three sectors of the non-profit, for-profit, and governmental world brings its students enormous opportunities and information/knowledge to learn and grow from.

      The cons, however, is that Penn as a whole seems a bit lacking in terms of student activism and engagement. There are clubs to join. But, I rarely see them out in the quad or the walkway outreaching or being vocal about a variety of issues students are concerned with in this age and time.
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      • Columbia University

        • Graduate School
        • New York, NY
        • 19

        Graduate Student: Columbia is simply outstanding in every way. You can't beat the academics, the opportunities it provides, or the location!
        Read 19 Reviews

        • Washington University in St. Louis

          • Graduate School
          • Saint Louis, MO
          • 6

          Graduate Student: First and foremost everyone is committed to ensuring that the students receive all the support to achieve their goals. The case based studying for the MBA's helps students to deal with real issues that happen at the work place. This helps you as a student to gain the skills and confidence address issues facing firms today.
          There is also a great opportunity to network and build lasting professional and personal relationships. In a world where relationships is the only currency that has no diminishing returns, it's a privilege to find an institution that has an ongoing and organized way to network and build lasting relationships.
          At Washu, you learn how to work in teams. Everyone spends the first year of school working in a group of not less than five people.
          Lastly WashU has-the Saturday program that allows working students to attend classes on Saturdays which helps them to spend less time in school and still manage to work and start families for those willing to do so.
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          • University of Notre Dame

            • Graduate School
            • Notre Dame, IN
            • 2

            Graduate Student: A magical place where everyone is treated with the highest respect and dignity. Notre Dame is incredibly welcoming and color-blind to all students, families and visitors.
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            • Northwestern University

              • Graduate School
              • Evanston, IL
              • 6

              Graduate Student: Northwestern is a school I am beyond proud to be a part of. The reputation of the school is immaculate, no surprise given the experience I have had at NU. The professors are incredible. The campus is beautiful. Evanston is a perfect setting, and the downtown Chicago campus could not have a better location and setting. The academics are competitive, yet that should be expected from a top University. The professors greatly care about the students and want everyone to succeed. It was here or Stanford, or Columbia, and I am very happy I made the choice I did.
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              • University of Southern California

                • Graduate School
                • Los Angeles, CA
                • 36

                Graduate Student: My enrollment advisor, Mr. Petronus Williams was invaluable in the process of touting all of the benefits of choosing the University of California as my destination of choice for my Masters degree. We discussed the high academic caliber of professors along with the school's stellar reputation. Of most importance was our discussion of my eventual standing in the world of Gerontology after graduation which clinched the deal for me. The fact that the classes were online did not discourage me because more work is required in online courses. I'm not afraid of hard work and my 3.68 GPA is proof of that. I am looking forward to the start of class and more learning ALL I can in the field of Gerontology. Onward and upward at USC thanks to Mr. Williams. I salute you!
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                • Cornell University

                  • Graduate School
                  • Ithaca, NY
                  • 2

                  Graduate Student: Cornell University is located in a gorgeous town in upstate NY and experiences all 4 seasons! Not only is the campus beautiful but so are the surrounding areas. The academic courses are demanding and require a lot of your time as a student but there are many things you can do on campus to balance the rigor of the courses. Overall Cornell is an Ivy League institution and that status allows the university to offer its students a lot of unique experiences that other colleges cannot.
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                  • Georgetown University

                    • Graduate School
                    • Washington, DC
                    • 12

                    Graduate Student: The School of Foreign Service has provided me with unparalleled academic and professional opportunities I would not have been provided at any other university given its location and prestige. From interning at the White House, Capitol Hill, and a top consulting firm — all while being a full time student — to its rigorous core curriculum, my program time here has been hands down the zenith of my academic career.

                    While I was accepted into other top universities, Georgetown SFS was a no brainer, and I’m excited to call myself an SFS alum.
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                    • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

                      • Graduate School
                      • Ann Arbor, MI
                      • 12

                      Graduate Student: The University allows for me to feel included and learn from the top people in my field. Studying here has opened a myriad of doors for my future as a clinician in the field of mental health. Without the supportive atmosphere, I wouldn't be who I am today!
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                      • Tufts University

                        • Graduate School
                        • Medford, MA
                        • 2

                        Graduate Student: As a graduate student in Tufts University's Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Department, I am enrolled in the post masters Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies specializing in Urban Justice and Sustainability. I am able to pursue this program at Tufts in the Boston area even though I am a practicing planner residing and working in Roswell, NM. The faculty in this program are exceptional. The student colleagues are also working professionals with planning and other backgrounds such as law and education. I love this program because we are exposed to literature and ideas from many different fields. The assignments make us think as we attempt to articulate our ideas on a variety of community based social justice and sustainability issues and policies.
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                        • Johns Hopkins University

                          • Graduate School
                          • Baltimore, MD
                          • 24

                          Graduate Student: I am a first year graduate student in their online Museum Studies program. So far, I love everything about Johns Hopkins University. My professors have been very attentive and answer all my questions quickly, the work is very relevant and there are so many resources to help me. JHU's admissions office and academic advisors have been in constant contact with me, making sure I was all set for the semester. My student alumni ambassador is a wonderful person who has been helping me with JHU on a personally experienced level as she has graduated from the same program. I am proud to be a part of the JHU community!
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                          • Carnegie Mellon University

                            • Graduate School
                            • Pittsburgh, PA
                            • 4

                            Graduate Student: Carnegie Mellon allows for great work/life balance. While academics are intense and you will be pushed beyond your imagination, the GSA organizes social events pretty much every month providing good opportunities to socialize with graduate students in other departments.
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                            • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

                              • Graduate School
                              • Chapel Hill, NC
                              • 9

                              Graduate Student: Being at Carolina is an incredible experience. Coming in a transfer student, I can honestly say I wish I had more time here. Majority of the professors are caring, understanding, and knowledgeable about their craft, and you can tell how excited some are to share what they know to their students and help them succeed.

                              School pride is BIG thing here and once a Tar Heel always a Tar Heel. There’s an indescribable connectedness and family feel you get once you enter Carolina that can’t be found once outside of it. With that in mind, Carolina can be like a bubble if you don’t step outside your comfort zone and experience what surrounding areas have to offer. You can find your niche here, however, as there is SOMETHING for everybody.

                               That being said, the culture is accepting but keep in mind that it is the South so some views are still dated.

                              At the end of it all, those years will fly by and the memories you create will last a lifetime.
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                              • Northeastern University

                                • Graduate School
                                • Boston, MA
                                • 17

                                Graduate Student: I am a graduate student in Northeastern University. I have completed my 1st semester in the college of engineering, and have had a very wonderful experience. I have built solid relations with my professors. The professors are very helpful and always encourage their students to achieve more im their field, and are always approachable. Also the facilities provided to the students by the university like the library amd sports centers are awesome and have a very good atmosphere.
                                Also there are many student organizations in the university, which help the students on making connections and also help in the overall development of the students, so I urge you to join any one of the student organization.
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                                • Virginia Tech

                                  • Graduate School
                                  • Blacksburg, VA
                                  • 7

                                  Graduate Student: Very good engineering school, with great campus setting and good on-campus dining options. Downtown area is nice. Lots of outdoorsy things to do outside of campus - hiking/bikingcamping!
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                                  • New York University

                                    • Graduate School
                                    • New York, NY
                                    • 22

                                    Graduate Student: Best school ever!
                                    I was really excited to be accepted to NYU. They really made a difference in my life and my overall academic career. Their education is unmatched. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who wishes to go to a school that is top-notch in the NY area and is also diverse.
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                                    • University of Wisconsin

                                      • Graduate School
                                      • Madison, WI
                                      • 6

                                      Graduate Student: I'm in my second year as a grad student at UW-Madison. It's great! I really like it! The university overall is extremely research based, which is not for everybody. I do think that the incredible reputation of this university is mostly built on alumni relations, rather than actual academic quality. Madison is a fantastic place, the campus is beautiful, and State Street leading up to the capitol are iconic.
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                                      • Boston University

                                        • Graduate School
                                        • Boston, MA
                                        • 16

                                        Graduate Student: I absolutely love Boston University! I am actually an online student who lives in Seattle, Washington but recently had the chance to visit this Boston University in person this past February! The architecture is beautiful and the location is as well. I would have been attending the School of Social Work which is a separate campus and is right next to a beautiful body of water. Since I do not attend BU in person, I would love to say that my online professors have been more than helpful; they have personally inspired me as well as motivated me. My professors go above and beyond for me, this is why I will always choose Boston University and recommend this school to everyone!
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                                        • University of Georgia

                                          • Graduate School
                                          • Athens, GA
                                          • 12

                                          Graduate Student: An amazing institution! UGA has something for every student, regardless of their intended major or interest. You can be a theater-loving rugby player or a chemistry/hip-hop dance double major and UGA will surely have a club or class that you can get involved in. Not only that but UGA is also located in one of the best cities in the world, Athens, GA!
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                                          • Brigham Young University

                                            • Graduate School
                                            • Provo, UT
                                            • 33

                                            Graduate Student: I loved my professors, my peers, and my major. I also loved how inexpensive BYU was! The location is perfect, there are so many recreational things to do in the area, and I truly felt that the professors were there to help me learn and grow. I was devastated when I graduated, but am so thrilled that I get to go back and attend law school there for three years.
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                                            • University of Washington

                                              • Graduate School
                                              • Seattle, WA
                                              • 12

                                              Graduate Student: I love the experience and education that the instructors bring into the classroom. The material is challenging, but it is also very rewarding. The campus is so beautiful and there are plenty of libraries. Food options are almost unlimited.
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                                              • University of Miami

                                                • Graduate School
                                                • Coral Gables, FL
                                                • 6

                                                Graduate Student: Great school! A little on the pricier side since it's a private university but the overall experience is great, and the teachers are very invested in your learning.
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                                                • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

                                                  • Graduate School
                                                  • Minneapolis, MN
                                                  • 15

                                                  Graduate Student: Great University + Great Professors + Great location = Great Education!
                                                  This is a very welcoming, lively, and beautiful university. If you like to be close to the city but also surrounded by nature, you will love the location (bring a big winter coat, though!)
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                                                  • Penn State

                                                    • Graduate School
                                                    • University Park, PA
                                                    • 10

                                                    Graduate Student: Penn State was an amazing experience for me. The only thing I recommend is for advisors to be more clear on what major it is that you are investing $100,000 into. My personal return on investment is not enough to break out of student loan debt. I will need to go to graduate school due to the fact that I was unaware of my undergraduate degree's lack of competitiveness in the work world.
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