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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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ASU ranks in the Top 10 in 7 specialty programs in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Graduate Schools for public affairs.   

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Highly Ranked Graduate Programs

Source: US News & World Report   

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#13

Public Affairs school in the nation

Listed as one of the best MPA programs

#2

in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

#3

in Information, Technology Management and Local Government Management

#5

in Nonprofit Management, Public Management and Leadership

#9

in Urban Policy

#10

in Environmental Policy and Management

#16

in Public Finance and Budgeting

#17

in Public Policy Analysis

The rankings of master’s programs are based on a survey of 272 programs nationwide.