School of Public Affairs
ASU’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) is among the leading schools in the nation, with unique strengths in information technology, science and technology policy, local government management, emergency management and homeland security, nonprofit management, environmental policy and urban policy.
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#9
Public Affairs school in the nation
Listed as one of the best MPA programs
#1
Local Government Management
#3
in Nonprofit Management
#6
in Urban Policy
#9
in Public Finance and Budgeting
#15
in Social Policy
#2
in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
#5
Public Management and Leadership
#6
in Environmental Policy and Management
#13
in Public Policy Analysis
#2
in Information and Technology Management
Source: US News & World Report
The rankings of master’s programs are based on a survey of 272 programs nationwide.