Kansas MPA Programs

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There are 3 regionally and NASPAA accredited MPA programs in Kansas (online included). Click to jump to the list of Kansas MPA programs.

There can be several ways for you to exercise your desire to engage in altruism and community dedication throughout your career in the state of Kansas. One way that a lot of residents of this state give back to their communities is through public organizations with causes that mean the most to them. Obtaining your MPA can provide you with the skills needed to be a educated and experienced professional within many diverse agencies all over your state.

There are currently 3 campus-based universities that are accepting applicants into their programs in the state of Kansas, each with its own take on the MPA curriculum. Popular cities for these universities include Lawrence, Manhattan, and Wichita.

Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University each provide high quality MPA programs that can teach you what you need to know to pursue leadership and public service positions within your state.

University / School	Online Program	Admissions
Northeastern University	Online Master of Public Administration Finish in as little as 1.5 years, No GRE required. NASPAA Accredited.	Website
American University	Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy Top-ranked school for public affairs. NASPAA-accredited. Online MPA, MPAP, MPP.	Website
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.	Website
Ohio University	Online Master of Public Administration MPA equips you for leadership roles in government, nonprofit organizations, the public sector and emergency and crisis management.	No GRE Required Website
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 Website

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Kansas State University: Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of Kansas: Career-Option MPA and MPA Intern Option
Wichita State University: Master Of Public Administration

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Specialized MPA Degrees in Kansas

One way that you can better prepare for the career ahead is through choosing specialized paths to study while in your MPA program. Specialized paths are often provided at the onset of your program and can generally modify the last year of your program to include courses within your specialization.

Universities in Kansas provide specialization options such as Public Management, Public Policy, and Public Finance. Students in this state that are enrolling in MPA programs should choose a specialization that is closely related to the career that they plan to pursue after they have graduated. Some students may also choose to pursue a generalized MPA degree in order to keep their options open in the field.

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University / School	Online Program	Admissions
Northeastern University	Online Master of Public Administration	Website
American University	Online MPAP - Master of Public Administration and Policy	Website
University of Texas Permian Basin	Online Master of Public Administration	Website
Ohio University	Online Master of Public Administration	No GRE Required Website
Syracuse University	Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA)	No GRE Required Website
Johns Hopkins University AAP	Master of Arts in Public Management	Website
Johns Hopkins University AAP	Master of Arts in Government	Website
Aurora University	Online MPA (one year)	Website
Drake University	Online MPA	Website
Johns Hopkins University AAP	MA in Non-Governmental Organization Management	Website
Anna Maria College	Master of Public Administration	Website
Johns Hopkins University AAP	MS Energy Policy & Climate	Website

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Best Kansas MPA Programs - Online and Campus

Kansas State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Manhattan | NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree at Kansas State University emphasizes a theoretically informed an research driven approach to learning, designed to develop competencies that prepare students for the public, government, and non-profit sectors immediately upon graduation. The MPA program is flexible, serving pre and mid career students, and is availble online and with evening classes.

University of Kansas

Career-Option MPA and MPA Intern Option

Lawrence | NCACSHLC Accredited

KU offers students an MPA Career-Option: Preparing Leaders in Public Service and an MPA Intern Option: Preparing Managers in Local Government. The same coursework is offered for both programs.

Wichita State University

Master Of Public Administration

Wichita | NASPAA | NCACSHLC Accredited

Wichita State University's MPA program is designed for students in management and public policy careers. Concentrations in public management, public finance or public policy are available.

Online MPA Programs in Kansas

Society as it stands today puts pressure on Kansas residents to do the best they can do within their degree program and then later within their career. Students can take the steps to make their educational experience as comfortable as possible through choosing convenient options such as the online MPA.

The online MPA can make it possible for students to continue their careers full-time, so that they have the right amount of education and work experience when applying for better jobs in the future. Online degree programs consist of the same course work and expectations that are present within the traditional programs offered by the same Kansas universities.