Student Life

Our students are a cut above

The School of Public Affairs students interact with a diverse group of peers and have access to faculty from a broad array of backgrounds.

They have the opportunity to connect with other departments at ASU, as well as with the community and industry, through research and education.

The School of Public Affairs offers service and support for our undergraduate and graduate students. This section offers plenty of resources, including advising, course information, and job information. Learn more about learning opportunities outside the classroom, like internships or student organizations.  

University resources

 

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.