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General Program Master of Public Administration (MPA)

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Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

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Public administration professionals collaborating in a meeting.

General Program Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

  • Current 01 Step 1: About You
  • 02 Step 2: Contact Information

Program Details

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 48 quarter credits
    • Foundation course (3 cr.)
    • Core courses (30 cr.)
    • Elective courses (10 cr.)
    • Capstone (5 cr.)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an enrollment adviser at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.

General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAMOUNT
Tuition48 quarter credit hours$545 per quarter hour$26,160
Program FeePer quarter$175$875
   $27,035**
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$5,450

$21,585*

*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

**Note: Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic, such as tuition and fee increases; transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; writing, research, and editing skills; use of external data for the doctoral study/dissertation; and individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations, caregiving responsibilities, or health issues; leaves of absence; or other personal circumstances. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-856-4658.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.

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