Online Master’s Degree in Public Administration

$19,800 total degree cost

Finish in as little as 13 months*

Four concentration options

Transform the Future of Public Policy.

At Claremont Lincoln University, we’re focused on building a brighter future through public service and collective impact. If you’re reading this, then you’re probably thinking about the future, too. Maybe you’re wondering what steps are necessary to harness your leadership potential at your organization.

CLU’s online Master of Public Administration (MPA) empowers you to effect change as a leader in government, nonprofit, or civic organizations. Our 36-credit MPA degree program prepares you with nationally recognized professional competencies to plan and implement impactful public policies. And to help expedite your career goals, the MPA program is designed to be completed in as little as 13 months* through 100% online courses.

Are you ready to lead transformation in your community? Join us in forging a brighter future for the world we share through ethical thinking, equitable decision-making, and sustainable practices.

Expand Your Career Possibilities With an MPA

"As part of the CLU MPA program, I look forward to connecting and collaborating with thought leaders that are taking action to make impactful and invigorating changes in their communities. I hope to expand my network with resources and contacts that I can utilize to implement ethical and equitable influence on projects I am engaged in. Lastly, I look forward to expanding my knowledge of land use policy as well as ways to better support my local community in developing a resilient and sustainable built environment."

In Partnership With the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Developed in collaboration with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy (LILP), the online MPA at CLU equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to facilitate leadership in public policy, governance, and resource management toward equitable solutions to complex societal problems. In the program, you’ll learn from land policy experts and practitioners who are exploring innovative solutions to pressing challenges such as the housing crisis and climate change.

Why Choose CLU?

Driven by the philanthropic ideologies of its namesake founders, Joan and David Lincoln, Claremont Lincoln University’s suite of online degrees develops compassionate and ethical leaders dedicated to improving the lives of those around them. CLU is founded on the belief that education should be accessible for every student, honoring the unique experiences and perspectives that nontraditional learners bring to the table. By helping students embrace their differences, CLU empowers them to make a meaningful difference in the world we share.

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Choose From Four Concentrations for Your MPA Degree

RUBY ROSE YEPEZ   |   MPA GRADUATE

*13-month completion assumes full-time enrollment of two courses per term.

Ideal for working adult learners, the MPA program develops your theoretical understanding of policy and prepares you to apply this knowledge directly to the issues you encounter in your work. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to:

What Skills Will You Gain With an MPA Degree?

• Lead your organization toward long-term, comprehensive goals
• Gear strategic planning to your local, regional, national, or global environment
• Analyze and develop policy alternatives to create impactful social change
• Organize collective action around solutions that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
  

Our affordable online MPA program is bolstered by the Claremont Core — our proprietary leadership framework that emphasizes mindfulness, meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and lasting change — helping you develop actionable leadership skills that lead to positive impacts in your community, your organization, and your teams. MPA students take nine credits of Claremont Core coursework, culminating in a capstone course where you’ll apply your new skills to create tangible improvements in your workplace.

Become a Leader and Advocate

Every degree at CLU is designed exclusively as an online experience, using cutting-edge education technology to create interactive, immersive programs that are tailored to a virtual learning environment.

Online by Design

By earning your Master of Public Administration online from CLU, you’ll have the policy-oriented skills and competencies to thrive as a public administration professional, whether you’re looking to upskill in your current role or rise to leadership.

Take a look at some potential roles that you can pursue once you’ve earned your public administration master’s degree, organized by the four concentrations offered at CLU:

*Salary info based on data compiled by Payscale

– RUBY ROSE YEPEZ  |  MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE

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Please review the below requirements for admission to the online MPA at CLU.

• A completed bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
• Submission of university transcripts
• Current resume or CV
• No GRE or GMAT Required
• Minimum 2.5 GPA (provisions acceptance may be granted for GPAs under 2.5)
  

What You Need for Admission

Explore Curriculum & Courses

Designed to be completed in as little as 13 months, the online MPA degree includes nine credits of Claremont Core courses, 18 credits of MPA-specific courses, six credits of concentration-specific courses, and a three-credit-hour capstone course.

Concentration Courses (Select One):

Sources: *According to the 2021 Porter Novelli Purpose Premium Index ** According to the 2021 Porter Novelli Implicit Association Study