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Public Administration programs offered at South University

Public Administration Overview

Program Information

Are you interested in business and looking at public administration schools? The Master of Public Administration degree program at South University is designed to address the needs of students for applied coursework in areas of critical importance to local, state, and national governmental and non-profit organizations. The Public Administration degree program is organized around core, specialization, elective, and capstone courses that cover a broad range of governmental and non-profit topics to help develop each student’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. This Public Administration degree integrates knowledge from other areas to provide a combination of general and specialized information in a multi-disciplinary approach. Specializations such as Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, and Information Technology allow for in-depth exploration within focused administrative areas.

Students may pursue a Public Administration degree at South University via three paths. The first path allows students to select a specialization from relevant areas such as Non-profit Administration, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or Information Technology. The second path allows students to pursue a general Public Administration degree, which includes the five courses within the Core Curriculum, six specific courses from the Elective Courses, and the one Capstone Course. The third path allows students to create a custom course of study by mixing courses from the specialization and elective courses for their Public Administration degree program.

Graduate Programs

This program is available at the following campus locations:

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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Program Fees$175
    Tuition$25920
    Books & Digital Resources$0
    Room & Board*$0
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
    Q:

    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 83% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $30938
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
    Q:

    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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    The program could take as little as 18 months to complete.

    94% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

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    According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 77%.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study: ONET Online. The job opportunities link is for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.