Universities in North America
145 Master's Programs in Public Administration in North America
- programs
- 145 programs
- universities
- 93 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 22,219 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Public Administration in North America and Masters in Public Administration in North America.
North America has 145 masters programs in public administration open to international students, at 93 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 22,219 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,809 USD and 32,593 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Public Administration programs
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Top universities for Public Administration in North America
Ranked by how many public administration programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
January intake in North America
29 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Public Administration (MPA) — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Public Administration - Public and Community Health — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Public Administration — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Public Administration - Nonprofit Organizations — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Public Administration - Healthcare Administration — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Public Administration, M.P.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
Masters (MS) in Public Administration in North America: common questions
- How many public administration programs are there in North America?
- 145 public administration masters programs at 93 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a public administration degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in public administration in North America is 22,219 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,809 USD and 32,593 USD a year.
- Can I study public administration in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the public administration programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (145 of 145).
- Are any of these public administration programs available online?
- 23 of the 145 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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