Illinois MPA Programs

Adler University

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

The M.P.A. program at Adler University offers students small classes and valuable field experience. Concentrations include Criminal Justice and Sustainable Communities.

DePaul University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

MPA program is offered entirely online OR on-site, on campus. Program is available within three different specialization tracks, including public management, international public management, and metropolitan planning and urban affairs.

DePaul University

Master of Science in Public Service Management

Offers three specializations in public management;
international public management; and metropolitan planning and urban affairs

Governors State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The MPA program at Governors State University in Chicago teaches about ethics within the political environment of the American Public Administration sector. Learn to apply reasoning, critical thinking, and facts to develop solutions for complex concepts that affect a wide array of the public. Teaches management and leadership skills for the public sector.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Stuart's Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program in Chicago helps individuals advance in their public sector careers. Students can customize their degree by specializing in Nonprofit and Mission-Driven Management, Security, Safety and Risk Management, and Economic Development and Social Entrepreneurship.

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola offers a two-year MPP degree focused on teaching students leadership roles in government, non-profit organizations and businesses. Students may choose from many electives including criminal justice, economics, education, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and social work.

National Louis University

M.A. in Public Policy and Administration

National Louis University's Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration gives students instruction in academic theory and practical methodology. Students may choose from three concentrations including Health Services Administration, Global Social Policy or Public Service Administration.

Northern Illinois University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Northern Illinois University MPA program is one of the first to be fully accredited by NASPAA, and has five different areas of concentration and specialization in Strategic Public Management and Leadership, Local Government Management, Fiscal Administration, Non Profit Management, and Comparative Public Service.

Northwestern University

Master's in Public Policy & Administration (MPPA)

The MA in Public Policy and Administration at Northwestern teaches students analytical and administrative disciplines. Concentration areas include public administration, public policy, and global policy.

Roosevelt University

Master's in Public Administration (MPA)

Small class sizes and online course options are part of the MPA program at Roosevelt University. Concentrations include government, health care and nonprofit administration.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

SIU Carbondale offers students an MPA degree they can use in the government and nonprofit sectors. The program offers specializations in aviation administration and joint MPA/JD degrees.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The MPA at SIUE is offered through the Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis (PAPA) and is the largest in the region. The program promotes rigorous analytical and administrative skills. The program prepares students for careers in the public and nonprofit fields. Areas of concentration include public management or nonprofit administration.

University of Chicago

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

The MPP program at the University of Chicago provides students an education in public policy skills and issues.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration program at UIC prepares students for careers in the public service areas. Concentrations offered include: Public Management, Nonprofit Management, Financial Management, Urban Governance and Management, and Public Policy.

University of Illinois at Springfield

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The University of Illinois, Springfield offers an MPA entirely online or on campus for flexibility.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The MPH program at Illinois prepares students for careers in the public health field. The program offers a concentration in Health Behavior and Promotion.