Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University

The Public Administration at Arkansas State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Jonesboro , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on July 5, 2027.

About Master of Public Administration

If you are passionate about contributing to the public or community sector, you have come to the right place.

Our traditional mode of the MPA program provides you with two tracks to choose from Public Management and Non-Profit Management. Our program doesn’t require the GRE, is NASPAA accredited, and one of the most affordable master’s programs in the country. With students from all over the world and nationally recognized professors, our MPA program will provide you with a close-knit family, bringing perspectives, passion, and knowledge from all around the world.

Additionally, if you are a current A-State undergraduate student and want to pursue an MPA after you graduate, you can do so by starting off during your senior year through our new 4+1 program. This program will allow you to graduate with a master’s degree only one year after completing your bachelor’s degree. For more information, see the “4+1 track” in one of the sections below.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts & Communication

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MPA program, in addition to meeting Graduate School admission requirements, applicants must submit the following documents.

A transcript of your bachelorâ€™s degree from an accredited institution inside or outside of the United States (A three-year bachelorâ€™s degree is also considered with some conditions applied).
Three letters of recommendation are required. Two of the recommendation letters must be from a professor/instructor, while one can be from an employer or colleague who knows you in a different capacity. All the letters must contain letterhead from the respective institution.
A personal statement on why you want an MPA degree. Please feel free to explain your career goals, experiences, what you wish to achieve in life or any other information that supports your application.
For international applicants, a copy of IELTS test scores (minimum 6.0) or TOEFL test scores (minimum 79) is also required.

Moreover, an applicant's undergraduate background must include courses with grades of "C" or higher in U.S. Government, Principles of Economics, and any undergraduate-level research methods course, or their equivalents. If the student is deficient, these courses must be taken in addition to the graduate course requirements. Such undergraduate deficiencies must be completed during the first year of the MPA program by taking these undergraduate classes available at A-State itself.

Addition to the required documents mentioned above, the applicants are considered on the following basis:

Unconditional Admission

Undergraduate GPA minimum 3.2

Conditional Admission

Undergraduate GPA minimum 3.0
(conditional means you may not make below a â€œBâ€ grade for your first year)

Start Your Application:

Traditional Graduate Admissions

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Choose application type of Graduate Non-Doctoral.

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International Graduate Admissions

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Choose application type of Graduate Non-Doctoral.

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Online Graduate Admissions via Academic Partnerships

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Choose application type Academic Partnerships Graduate.

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English Requirements

PTEMin 56
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

Test scores cannot be older than 2 years

Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University

To calculate your tuition, multiply the tuition per credit hour rate and the required hourly fees by the number of hours you are taking for a given semester. If you meet any of the required term fee or additional fees criteria, add them to your total number.

Application Fee 40

Master of Public Administration at Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

United States of America, Jonesboro