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Public and Nonprofit Management
Public Affairs is a broad field of study that encompasses both the management of public (government) and nonprofit organizations. The Program in Public and Nonprofit Management offers degrees in Public Affairs.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates in Public Affairs prepare students for a range of careers in public management and nonprofit management. The interdisciplinary program equips students with skills in management, policy analysis and an understanding of the core values of the public and nonprofit sectors.
Our graduates work in local, state or federal governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, think tanks and academia. Many of our students also work in the world of business. Graduates are prepared to lead in all organizational environments. The Master of Public Affairs degree (MPA) is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
The Public and Nonprofit Management program supports the broader community through professional and leadership training, policy and management analysis services and academic research.
In 2023, U.S. News and World Report ranked the public and nonprofit management program at UT Dallas as #1 in North Texas, #3 in Texas and #63 in the nation. The specialty in Nonprofit Management was ranked #20 in the nation tied with UT Austin. Value Colleges ranks our Master of Public Affairs as #22 in the nation for best value for residential students. The public and nonprofit management faculty are highly collegial and committed to the success of our students.
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Ravin Cline
As the Founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit, I was gaining a lot of experience in management. I was also becoming increasingly aware of the impact of the public sector, laws, and the economy on my clients. The importance of sectoral collaborations was also becoming evident. … Therefore, I decided to pursue this degree.
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Real UTD PhD Alumni Insights
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Undergrad Fast Facts
![Public Affairs Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences.
3,924 is the UTD Median Salary with masters (Average age 44). Data is from Steppingblocks via Linkedin. ,440 is the Median salary with bachelor’s degree. 6% Growth of employment which is faster than average. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHY public affairs?
COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES RANGING FROM GOVERNMENT TO BUSINESS TO NON-PROFIT.
TEN YEARS OUT EARN THE SAME AS BUSINESS MAJORS.
The Master of Public Affairs degree (MPA) is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Job titles include:
CITY MANAGER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HR MANAGER
BUDGET ANALYST
FINANCE ANALYST
STRATEGIC PLANNER
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
NONPROFIT PROGRAM MANAGER
POLICY ANALYST
GRANT WRITER
RESEARCH ANALYST
ADVOCACY SPECIALIST
& MORE!
Real utd alumni employers include:
CITY OF PLANO
CITY OF DALLAS
EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION
BIG THOUGHT
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKS UTD’S PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM #1 IN NORTH TEXAS AND #3 IN TEXAS.
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Master’s Fast Facts
![Master of PUBLIC AFFAIRS. Fast Facts with Ut dallas school of
economic, political, and policy sciences.
3,924 is the UTD Median Salary
(Average age 44). Data is from Steppingblocks via Linkedin. 6% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT which is
FASTER THAN AVERAGE. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics. NASPAA Accredited.
REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS
City of Dallas
City of Garland
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Emergency Medicine Foundation
City of Carrollton
Dallas habitat for humanity
City of Richardson
City of Plano
Mesquite PD
Dallas county DA
Internal Revenue Service
Job titles include:
Executive Director/CEO
City Manager
Fire Chief
Program Manager
Economic Development Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKS UTD’S PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM #1 IN NORTH TEXAS AND #3 IN TEXAS. THE SPECIALTY IN NON-PROFIT RANKS #20 IN THE NATION.
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