DC MPA Programs
Consider a sponsored online MPA program currently accepting applications.
University / School | Online Program | Admissions |
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American University |
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP. |
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American University |
Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Concentrations in: Global Security, US Foreign Policy & National Security, International Development, International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Social Enterprise. GRE/GMAT scored not required. |
GRE not required |
Georgetown University |
Master of Science in Finance |
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There are 10 regionally and NASPAA accredited MPA programs in DC (online included). Click to jump to the list of DC MPA programs.
Consider a sponsored online MPA program currently accepting applications.
University / School | Online Program | Admissions |
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University of North Carolina |
Online Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Earn your MPA online in as few as 18 months. GRE waivers available to those with an advanced degree. Five concentrations. NASPAA-accredited. |
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American University |
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP. |
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Syracuse University |
Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)
Earn an MPA for Executives from the #1-ranked Maxwell School. Complete in as few as 15 months. |
No GRE Required |
University of Texas Permian Basin |
Online Master of Public Administration
Complete in as little as 12 months, six start dates a year, cost-effective tuition. |
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American University |
Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Concentrations in: Global Security, US Foreign Policy & National Security, International Development, International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Social Enterprise. GRE/GMAT scored not required. |
GRE not required |
- American University: Master of Public Administration (MPA) Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- George Washington University: Master of Public Administration (MPA) Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Georgetown University: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Click here to jump to the full list, or view the list of the best online MPA degrees.
Sponsored Online MPA Programs
Consider a sponsored online MPA program currently accepting applications.
University / School | Online Program | Admissions |
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University of North Carolina |
Online Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Earn your MPA online in as few as 18 months. GRE waivers available to those with an advanced degree. Five concentrations. NASPAA-accredited. |
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American University |
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP. |
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Syracuse University |
Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)
Earn an MPA for Executives from the #1-ranked Maxwell School. Complete in as few as 15 months. |
No GRE Required |
University of Texas Permian Basin |
Online Master of Public Administration
Complete in as little as 12 months, six start dates a year, cost-effective tuition. |
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American University |
Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)
Concentrations in: Global Security, US Foreign Policy & National Security, International Development, International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Social Enterprise. GRE/GMAT scored not required. |
GRE not required |
Johns Hopkins University AAP |
Master of Arts in Public Management
Areas of focus in Public Administration and Leadership and Public Policy Evaluation. |
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Johns Hopkins University AAP |
Master of Arts in Government
100% online, part time option. |
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University of Delaware |
Master of Public Administration
NASPAA accredited, 30-month online MPA. |
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Aurora University |
Online MPA (one year)
100% online, affordable tuition. |
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Drake University |
Online MPA
Complete your degree in just 2 years. |
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Johns Hopkins University AAP |
MA in Non-Governmental Organization Management
Flexible format |
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Anna Maria College |
Master of Public Administration
5 different concentration tracks. |
Best DC MPA Programs - Online and Campus
American University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Multiple areas of concentration for their MPA, including Nonprofit Management, International Management, Public Management, State and Local Administration, Public Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Policy and Management, and Applied Politics. Some Concentrations even have sub-concentration fields that are more specific.
American University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Offers multiple degrees, including a Master of Public Policy, and a Master of Public Administration and Policy Online. Additional executive degrees and graduate certificates are also available.
George Washington University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA program at GW University is designed for students pursuing careers in public service. This degree program offers students eight primary fields of study including: Budget and Public Finance, Federal Policy, Politics and Management, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, International Development Management, Managing State and Local Governments, Nonprofit Management, Policy Analysis and Evaluation and Public-Private Policy and Management.
George Washington University
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
The Master of Public Policy at GW University prepares students in the field of public policy analysis. Available concentrations include Budget & Public Finance, Health Policy, International Development Policy, Social Policy, Urban Policy, and more.
Georgetown University
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Students enrolled in Georgetown University's MPP program learn critically thinking about public policy. Examples of some concentrations are Environmental Policy, Health Policy, or Development Policy.
Howard University
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MAPA)
HU offers a Master of Arts in Public Administration to those with backgrounds in political science, public administration or economics. Students are offered the following concentration areas: Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis and International Development.
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA program at Strayer - Washington offers courses online, on campus or both. Students gain knowledge in the nonprofit and government fields.
Strayer University-Global Region
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Trinity Washington University
M.S.A. (Master of Science in Administration)
Trinity College in Washington provides an M.S.A. for students pursuing leadership skills in government, public and non-profit organizations. Concentration areas include: Federal Program Management, Human Resource Management, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, and Public & Community Health.
University of the District of Columbia
UDC's MPA degree program prepares students for leadership roles in government and nonprofit sectors. Students can specialize in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.