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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.
“This is work with meaning. Making your community better and helping your fellow citizens is at the heart of public service.”
UNC MPA is ranked among the nation’s top 20 public affairs schools by U.S. News & World Report.
From world-renowned researchers to a thoughtfully designed leadership curriculum, our faculty turn theory into practice.
Dive into the careers of some of the most accomplished public service leaders and see how the MPA from UNC-Chapel Hill can help you start, advance, or change careers.
Our students are accomplished, passionate, and represent many different areas of public service interest.
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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