Public Administration
Leading with Purpose
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program equips you with the strategic vision, planning, and execution skills needed to create real impact as a global citizen. With a STEM-designated, interdisciplinary curriculum, our MPA offers flexibility across sectors like government, healthcare, and nonprofits. Our small class sizes, experienced faculty, unique internship opportunities, and flexible scheduling are designed to help you tailor your studies to fit your needs and career goals.
Employment for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Average salary for graduates with a Master of Public Administration degree (Source: PayScale.com)
Employment for social and community service managers is projected to increase 6 percent from 2024 to 2034. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Graduate and Combined Degree Programs
Our 42-credit MPA program, with tracks in government, healthcare, and nonprofit, offers flexible evening and online classes for pre-service and in-service students. We also provide joint degree options, including MSED/MPA, JD/MPA, and an accelerated 5-year combined BA/MPA in various disciplines like economics, political science, and women’s and gender studies.
Graduate Certificate Programs
We also offer graduate certificate programs that build essential managerial and analytical skills, helping you succeed in a meaningful public sector career or take the next step in your professional journey.
Experiential Learning
Our MPA program was one of the first in the nation to integrate experiential learning and a strong public service focus. These hands-on experiences allow students to gain practical skills, engage in policymaking, build professional networks, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Enriching Opportunities
Make the most of your time at Pace and engage with civic organizations, honor societies, internships, and special events through our department to build skills, network, and create lasting connections for a successful career.
From Public Administration to Student Access
Rajni Jaiswal ’26 is using her MPA from Dyson to support equity, education access, and student success while continuing faculty-mentored research at Pace.
Shape Policies, Impact Lives
Become a catalyst for change with an MPA from Pace University, designed to prepare you for leadership in the public sector.