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

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

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Government, nonprofit, and private sector employers seek out UNC MPA graduates because of our outstanding reputation and expertise in leadership, management, policy implementation, and analysis.  Learn why many of today’s leaders have chosen the versatility of an MPA degree and compare an MPA to other graduate degrees.

 

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May 01, 2025

Take some time to (re)connect with MPA alumni, students, faculty, and staff for drinks, light…

News

April 14, 2025

Current UNC MPA student Greg Sabin serves as an advancement communications manager at UNC School…

MPA Matters blog

April 24, 2025

This Spring, the UNC MPA program welcomed 20 new students into the online format. From an…