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

2nd

in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

3rd

in Information, Technology Management and Local Government Management

5th

in Nonprofit Management, Public Management and Leadership

9th

in Urban Policy

10th

in Environmental Policy and Management

16th

in Public Finance and Budgeting

17th

in Public Policy Analysis

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