Public Administration
Prepare for a career in public service. Develop the leadership tools and knowledge you need to serve, manage and lead public or nonprofit organizations or to conduct cutting-edge academic research.
Public Administration
Public Administration students at NC State enjoy an extraordinary faculty recognized for its research productivity, a highly-ranked graduate program with great flexibility in its elective courses, and North Carolina’s capital city location and proximity to the world-renowned Research Triangle Park.
We offer two advanced degrees: a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Many public administration professionals who are currently working part- or full-time pursue their MPA degree with us to study public administration, policy and theory and apply what they’re learning on the job. You’ll get a rich classroom experience that enhances your real-world needs in one of the top ranked MPA programs and the only Public Administration Ph.D. program in North Carolina.
Commitment
to
Equity,
Diversity,
and
Inclusion
Diversity
and
Inclusion
Statement:
"We,
the
faculty
of
the
Department
of
Public
Administration
at
NC
State
University,
affirm
the
inherent
dignity
of
all
people.
We
are
committed
to
creating
an
inclusive
and
engaging
working
and
learning
environment,
free
from
discrimination
on
the
basis
of
age,
sex,
disability,
sexual
orientation,
gender
orientation,
racial/ethnic
background,
and/or
religion."
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
More Info:
Our
MPA
program
gives
you
an
integrated,
interdisciplinary
academic
experience.
We’ve
been
preparing
professionals
since
1968
to
lead
and
serve
in
public
and
nonprofit
agencies.
Our
1,500+
alumni
work
across
North
Carolina,
in
Washington,
DC,
and
across
the
world.
The 42-hour program has several overlapping components:
-
a 24-hour
core
curriculum
- microeconomics and statistics prerequisite requirements
- 18 hours of elective coursework in which you’ll pursue an individualized specialty
- an internship – unless you’ve already got work experience in the public sector
Special
MPA
Admission
Process
for
Spring
2022
GRE
or
other
standardized
test
scores
are
no
longer
required
for
applications
to
the
MPA
program.
Admission
to
the
MPA
program
is
competitive.
In
addition
to
demonstrating
a
commitment to
public
service,
the
most
competitive
applicants
will
have
a
strong
undergraduate
GPA
with
course
work
and
other
experiences
indicating
strong
analytic
skills.
NC State is ranked among the top schools with graduate public affairs programs.
2020 US News & World Report
See their rankingsPh.D. in Public Administration
More Info:
Our doctoral program will prepare you to teach and conduct research in public management and related fields, or to serve as a research specialist within government agencies and public affairs institutes. NC State offers the only Ph.D. in Public Administration in the state.
Our typical candidates have completed an MPA or other relevant graduate degree.
All full-time Ph.D. students receive a competitive financial support package including stipend, health insurance, and tuition.
Our students are active in research, presenting at major regional and national conferences, with department travel support provided.
