MPA at UNC: A Degree for Public Service Leaders

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Invest in your future by earning a Master of Public Administration degree from a top-ranked program—either on-campus or online.

Learn more about how an MPA from UNC-Chapel Hill can put you on the path to success.

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“This is work with meaning. Making your community better and helping your fellow citizens is at the heart of public service.”

Tyler Thomas MPA ‘11
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UNC MPA is ranked among the nation’s top 25 public affairs schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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#23
Public Affairs
#10
Public Management
#2
Local Government

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UNC MPA strongly supports the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and affirms the importance of instilling these values in the next generation of public service leaders. Learn more about what we’re doing to incorporate these principles into all aspects of our program.

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November 15, 2024

This event is an opportunity for enrolled public administration and public policy students around…

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September 30, 2024

After a summer state government internship and a waste audit, Brianna Beadle is back to studying…

MPA Matters blog

October 22, 2024

This past September, I had the privilege of attending the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference in…