DC MPA Programs

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University / School Online Program Admissions
American University
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP.
NASPAA Accredited
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.

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University / School Online Program Admissions
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.
NASPAA Accredited
American University
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP.
NASPAA Accredited
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.
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
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Here is a quick list of DC MPA Programs:
  • 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)

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Sponsored Online MPA Programs

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University / School Online Program Admissions
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.
NASPAA Accredited
American University
Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy
Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP.
NASPAA Accredited
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.
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.
Johns Hopkins University AAP
Master of Arts in Government
100% online, part time option.
University of Delaware
Master of Public Administration
NASPAA accredited, 30-month online MPA.
NASPAA Accredited
Aurora University
Online MPA (one year)
100% online, affordable tuition.
Drake University
Online MPA
Complete your degree in just 2 years.
Johns Hopkins University AAP
MA in Non-Governmental Organization Management
Flexible format
Anna Maria College
Master of Public Administration
5 different concentration tracks.
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Best DC MPA Programs - Online and Campus

American University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Washington | NASPAA | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | NASPAA | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | NASPAA Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

Trinity Washington University

M.S.A. (Master of Science in Administration)
Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

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

Washington | MSCHE Accredited | Website

UDC's MPA degree program prepares students for leadership roles in government and nonprofit sectors. Students can specialize in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.