Lowest MPA tuition in Michigan
Faculty have real-world experience
Earn your degree online in 2 years
Earn your Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree
Saginaw Valley State University offers the region's most flexible online MPA degree at the lowest tuition rates in Michigan.
Meet Your Graduate Admissions Representative
Tanika Williams is here to help you navigate your path to earning your graduate degree. Feel free to reach out to him with your questions regarding specific programs and application requirements.
SVSU has two different paths for applicants to earn an MPA from SVSU. Select the Public Administration Track or the University and College Student Affairs Administrative Track.
Leading the Way
We’re looking for the doers. The leaders. The achievers. Advance your career and create a better, more welcoming workplace environment in just under two years with a Master’s in Public Administration from SVSU. Customizable and hands-on, our HLC-endorsed MPA program is the most affordable in the state, preparing you for leadership positions in a variety of public service organizations—from government to non-profits, and more.
Accessible Admission
Highly ranked and endorsed by the Higher Learning Commission, SVSU's MA program accepts students of all ages with varying levels of experience. A detailed list of requirements makes applying straightforward and simple.
Fully online with full-time or part-time options available, our versatile, hands-on curriculum is designed to give you diverse networking opportunities, and real-world experience. We also offer one of the only fully-online university and student affairs specializations available.
More affordable than comparable programs with a variety of scholarships and aid available, SVSU's MPA program is a convenient and cost-effective way to make a difference and become a leader in your field.
SVSU's Master of Public Administration (MPA) offers working adults a flexible solution for earning a graduate degree from a highly ranked and nationally recognized program.
Average Job Growth
10%
Average Salary Range
$73K/year to $118K/year
Average Job Placement Rate
00%
*Stats are approximations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor
“As a young professional who is resolute on making a positive impact in my community — the SVSU MPA program helped advance my intellectual preparedness and overall skill set. My passions are rooted in civic engagement and service, but in order to institute change and cultivate key stakeholder relationships, the hard and soft skills taught within the MPA program has polished my poise, perspective, and approach — granting me greater opportunity to be successful, and in-turn, the community succeeds as well.”
“As a young professional who is resolute on making a positive impact in my community — the SVSU MPA program helped advance my intellectual preparedness and overall skill set. My passions are rooted in civic engagement and service, but in order to institute change and cultivate key stakeholder relationships, the hard and soft skills taught within the MPA program has polished my poise, perspective, and approach — granting me greater opportunity to be successful, and in-turn, the community succeeds as well.”
"The MPA program at SVSU integrated leadership and personal attention into the foundational classes which allowed me to advance my career to a national level. The faculties in this program are extraordinary."
"The MPA program at SVSU integrated leadership and personal attention into the foundational classes which allowed me to advance my career to a national level. The faculties in this program are extraordinary."
"The MPA program allowed me to connect with other driven professionals. I was not only able to learn from the amazing faculty, but I was able to leverage the expertise of my peers to have rich classroom discussions. I now have professional skills that are immediately applicable to my work environment."
"The MPA program allowed me to connect with other driven professionals. I was not only able to learn from the amazing faculty, but I was able to leverage the expertise of my peers to have rich classroom discussions. I now have professional skills that are immediately applicable to my work environment."
CONTACT US.
Graduate Admissions
Wickes Hall 230
gradadm@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6096
Joseph Jaksa, Ph.D., CPP,
MPA Program Coordinator
Brown Hall 317
jjjaksa@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2178
