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Part-Time Master of Public Administration

Part-time MPA students complete the Evans School’s nationally ranked MPA degree program at a slower pace. Students experience the same rigorous curriculum as full-time MPA students, with late afternoon or evening sections for core courses and select electives that make it easier to work full or part-time.

International students on F-1 and J-1 visas must enroll full-time in the MPA program.

Completing the MPA as a Full-Time vs. Part-Time Student

Length: 2 years
Courses per quarter: 3 courses
Tuition: Annual

Length: 3 years
Courses per quarter: 2 courses
Tuition: Fee-based

Part-Time Sample Schedule

Autumn

Three core courses (8 credits)

Winter

Two core courses (8 credits)

Spring

Two core courses (8 credits)

Autumn

Core course and Management/Data Analysis selective/elective course (8 credits)

Winter

Management/Data Analysis selective and elective course (8 credits)

Spring

Management/Data Analysis selective and elective course (8 credits)

Autumn 

Management/Data Analysis selective and elective course (8 credits)

Winter

Capstone Project and elective course (8 credits)

Spring

Capstone Project and elective course (8 credits)

Contact Us

For questions and more information about completing the MPA as a part-time student, contact us at evansadm@uw.edu or set up a meeting with our Admissions team.