Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #301 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$50,841 /Yr
- Master of Public Administration at the University of Miami is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #53 in U.S. College Rankings 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program seeks to provide the highest quality graduate education for current and prospective students in all three areas of public service: government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private vendors.
- The program strives to achieve local, state, and national prominence through a contemporary curriculum, innovative instruction, scholarly and applied research, and service to key stakeholders.
- Program activities are designed to develop and enhance technical, ethical, and leadership competencies. Our program consists of five core faculty members and more than a dozen other regular, adjunct, or part-time faculty within the University of Miami Department of Political Science.
- The MPA degree provides career opportunities in local, state, and federal government as well as the nonprofit and private sectors.
- There is a growing demand in South Florida and elsewhere for skills developed in the MPA program such as budgeting, manpower management, program planning, health care, and even international management.
- Graduates from our MPA program now occupy numerous leadership positions in local, state, and national government and other sectors.
- The Master of Public Administration program consists of 48 credits.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $50841 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Board | $22140 |
| Books and supply | $2685 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $41580 |
| 2022 | $46473 |
| 2021 | $53 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Public Policy 301 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #25 out of 115 in USA 2022)
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Tax Examiner
- Budget Analyst
- Public Administration Consultant
- City Manager
- Mayor
- International Aid/Development Worker
- Fundraising Manager
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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