º£½ÇÉçÇø MPA Program Moves Up in New U.S. News & World Report Ranking
March 22, 2022
º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s MPA Program was recognized in that was released today.
This program, which is offered both on campus and online, is designed for prospective students looking to continue their education and advance their careers in both public and private sectors.
The º£½ÇÉçÇø MPA Program moved up two spots from last year’s ranking to T-70 overall and T-51 among public universities on this year’s list of 270 ranked programs. It also ranked higher than competitors such as University of Arkansas, Mississippi State University, Tulane, and UNO.
"The faculty and staff of the º£½ÇÉçÇø MPA Program continue to improve on an already excellent program," said Roy Heidelberg, chair of the Department of Public Administration. "Our new online MPA and recent improvements to the curriculum will further distinguish the º£½ÇÉçÇø MPA, which boasts an impressive alumni network across the country. This ranking reflects our peers’ growing admiration, and I am grateful to them. I hope to continue building this program and all offerings in public affairs with the new º£½ÇÉçÇø and Ourso College leadership."
About the Department of Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration at º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s E. J. Ourso College of Business offers a 36-hour degree program that emphasizes management, public policy, and financial skills for those leading public agencies, nonprofit and health care organizations, and for-profit organizations that interact with governmental agencies. PA’s faculty members are student-oriented and nationally recognized for their expertise in their fields. For more information, visit lsu.edu/business/pa or call 225-578-6743.
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