100% Online Master of Public Administration
Become a leader at a public affairs institution ranked #12 in the nation for management and leadership and #14 in nonprofit management. No GRE is required.
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Advance Your Career to Executive-Level Positions
Our 100% online MPA program equips you with the critical thinking, analytical, financial, communication, and management skills necessary for leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. With nationally competitive tuition and no GRE requirement, this program is designed for ambitious professionals ready to lead.
Customize your education with one of four concentrations:
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Nonprofit Management
- Public and Nonprofit Performance Management
Tailor your degree to meet your career goals and prepare to step into the upper ranks of management.
#1
New Jersey public management and leadership program
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#12
National public management and leadership program
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#1
New Jersey nonprofit management program
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#14
National nonprofit management program
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Career Opportunities
Explore how your career can advance with the expertise gained from our comprehensive curriculum and specialized concentrations.
Public Relations/Fundraising Manager ($130,480)
Enhance the public image or coordinate donations for an employer or client. Projected 13% growth by 2030.
Medical/Health Services Manager ($110,680)
Oversee a medical or health facility, department, or practice. Projected 32% growth by 2030.
Social/Community Service Manager ($77,030)
Oversee programs and organizations that support public well-being. Projected 15% growth by 2030.
Emergency Management Director ($83,960)
Lead the preparation and response for natural disasters and other emergencies. Projected 6% growth by 2030.
Other potential careers include public affairs specialist, development coordinator, city manager, human resources manager, urban planner, data analyst, public works manager, budget analyst, economic consultant, executive director, policy manager, and various offices and administrative roles at the local, state, and federal government levels.
All employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary info using mean annual wage for New Jersey.
Excellence Without Boundaries
As America’s 8th oldest institution of higher learning, Rutgers has nurtured generations of alumni who have made meaningful contributions to local, national, and global communities. Our diverse community of scholars is driven by a commitment to research, discovery, and service.
Spanning three main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, Rutgers extends its academic excellence through robust online programs connected to these locations. Regardless of which campus you choose to call home, this integration ensures that online students receive the same high-caliber education guided by award-winning Rutgers faculty.
Whether you’re learning on campus or online, Rutgers prepares you for lifelong success. Through a shared dedication to excellence, we cultivate leaders ready to contribute positively to their communities and uphold our legacy of producing globally minded citizens.
#1
New Jersey public university (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
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Top 35
Public national university (Rutgers–Newark)
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Top 75
Public national university (Rutgers–Camden)
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