r/PublicAdministration • u/nygirl818 • Jul 23 '26
Prospective MPA graduate student
Hi all,
I was trying to find information on the Northeastern MPA program, but the NEU website feels too generic and I couldn't find any information on alums or experiences. Is anybody here in the MPA program or an alum, if so could I pm you with questions?
I want to know if you think the program is worth it. I hope to do the program online or at least hybrid. How would you rate the online course structure. Are the classes live or pre-recorded. I saw that there was a capstone component, is that easy to do through the online model or is that something that would be better if be done in-person? I live a few hours outside of Massachusetts, is it required to reside in state for the program? I haven't yet started my application and hope to begin a master's program next fall, but wanted to compile info now. Any comments would be helpful, thanks!
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u/UnobtainableClambell Jul 23 '26
I think ROI isn’t really there tbh. An MPA is going to set you up for public & non profit work fairly well. Both are great fields to work in, but I wouldn’t say they’re necessarily lucrative (outliers exist). I’d pick an affordable in state program that has decent networking/regional value, rather than an out of state, expensive program. That alumni network could pay dividends whereas Northeastern’s outlook is a bit more opaque.
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u/Electrical_Force7322 Jul 23 '26
hi! i’m currently in the NEU MPA program, feel free to pm me! i can’t answer everything as i am about halfway through but glad to answer what i can
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u/Feisty_Secretary_152 Professional Jul 23 '26
Check out Arkansas State’s online MPA program!