Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

Improve public policy and advance your capacity to lead

No matter where you are on your pathway to public service, the Evans School has a masters degree in public administration to meet you where you are. At the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, our masters programs will equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills to insure agility throughout your career.

In 2024, the Evans School maintained its overall top-ten U.S. News & World Report ranking among the country’s 271 graduate public affairs programs. Four of our specialization areas were ranked in the top ten, including Environmental Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Policy, and Public Finance & Budgeting.