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Online Master of Public Administration
Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
Ranked in the top 5 Public Affairs schools in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report
Nonprofit certificate and criminal justice concentration available
In a time of rapid change, no community is immune to imbalance and uncertainty. From neighborhood associations to entire nations, citizens need ethical, socially conscious leaders who care about the people they serve.
At Augusta University Online, our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program helps you uncover the skills and principles required to become a public service leader and cultivate more equitable and resilient communities. Whether you aim to serve in government, criminal justice or nonprofit roles, we’ll work closely with you to establish your goals and lay out a roadmap to success — whatever that looks like for you.
We take our job of educating future public servants seriously because we know the impact you’re capable of making. Are you ready to seize your opportunity to foster lasting change? Join us at Augusta.
Become the Public Servant Your Community Needs
What You’ll Learn in the MPA Program
Integrity: Emphasizes accountability, honesty, fairness and ethical behavior in personal and professional relationships and activities.
Fundraising Manager
Median Annual Salary: $125,620
The online MPA program is an applied degree that balances scholarship and practice and is designed for working professionals who are committed to changing their communities for the better. You’ll learn skills such as public budgeting, program evaluation, constitutional law and analytical decision-making, all underscored by our five core values:
Careers With an MPA
Public servants are invaluable members of our society. Even as the world changes, quality leadership will always be in demand. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be prepared for a career in economic development, criminal justice, higher education administration, city/county management, emergency management and many others, with roles such as:*
Average Annual Salary: $82,260
Budget Analyst
Median Annual Salary: $79,540
Compliance Officer
Median Annual Salary: $71,690
Urban and Regional Planner
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
“Being in the MPA program at Augusta University, I took a lot of urban planning classes. And now I’m a planner within Cobb County’s zoning division.”
– LeDarius Scott, MPA Graduate
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Accessibility in Action
We are committed to making our MPA as accessible as possible. That starts by offering the MPA online, but it continues with affordable tuition for all students — that means our 36-credit MPA only costs Georgia-based students a total of $8,496 + fees.
Experience the Augusta Difference
We rank in the top 5 percent for increased economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students, according to the Economic Mobility Index.
MPA faculty are actively engaged in meaningful community work and research, providing students with real-world insights and opportunities.
Accredited by the NASPAA, the degree is part of the elite 60 percent of accredited MPA programs nationally, ensuring a quality education with a widespread reputation.
AU has the tight-knit community feel of a small private school while also delivering the research capabilities, funding and world-class faculty of a large public institution.
About Augusta University Online
Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives.
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Political Scientist
Median Annual Salary: $128,020
Online MPA Tuition Rate
Augusta University Online is proud to give students the opportunity to earn a high-value education at an affordable cost with one of the most affordable online tuition rates in the U.S.
| Credit Hours | Cost per Credit | Fees | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | $236 per credit hour in-state $822 per credit hour out-of-state & $838 out-of-country |
$393 per semester | $8,496 + fees (in-state) |
Public Service: Inspires faculty and students to engage in public service that reflects the highest ideals of citizenship and service to the community, the nation and the world.
Democratic Values: Emphasizes principles that drive democracy, encouraging students to observe and respect the Constitution and the rule of law in service to the public.
Professionalism: Develops career-focused skills that center on competence, excellence, efficiency, objectivity and impartiality.
Equity and Diversity: Emphasizes fundamental exercises of authority and responsibility in public administration, tempered by respect for human dignity, fairness and social equity.
Nonprofit Certificate Available
You have the opportunity to earn a nonprofit certificate as part of your degree program, allowing you to specialize your education toward your unique goals.
Looking to improve the criminal justice system in your community? Choose a concentration in criminal justice to focus your learning.
Concentration in Criminal Justice
$236 per credit hour in-state
$822 per credit hour out-of-state & $838 out-of-country