Okay Walden University's MPA program is NASPAA accredited and the tuition comes to about $24,000. AMU is not NASPAA accredited, however it's tuition is around $10,000. Is the NASPAA accreditation really worth it? Oh I'll go ahead and say that I'm not going to try and run for office, although I would like to climb the latter in law enforcement. Thanks!
Valdosta State is NASPAA and their MPA will cost you around $8000 in tuition. http://www.valdosta.edu/pa/ There are numerous schools listed on the NASPAA site: http://www.naspaa.org/ I would go the NASPAA route if you have the ability to just for utility if you ever decide to teach.
Hi thanks for your reply. Is the tuition in state, or out of state? http://www.valdosta.edu/finadmin/financial/documents/Fall2009Graduate.pdf The program does look admirable, and I'm surprised I've never heard of this school. Their business school even has AASCB Accreditation, which is astounding.
Hi the tuition you quoted in state or out of state? http://www.valdosta.edu/finadmin/financial/documents/Fall2009Graduate.pdf
The tuition for Fall 2009 is $225/credit hour regardless of where you live. http://www.valdosta.edu/academic/eTuitionforGraduates.shtml Valdosta is a well respected school in PA. IMO, you would be money ahead attending a B&M, state school that is NASPAA accredited for your MPA. They even have a real football team (2004 and 2007 NCAA IIA National Champions).
Great, thank you for this information. The program looks pretty solid, I'll be sure and research it some more.
My fault - I could have been more clear. Having been a public admin. student for several years now, I have gotten used to the abbreviation.
Hey thanks again for the information. I would much rather get my MPA from a brick and mortar school, so I'm definitely going to take a good look at this program.
Hey truckie, I have been looking at the Valdosta State DPA proram for a little while now and am wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a couple of questions about it. I went to a pretty school for my MPA (Georgia) and now work full-time for the state of Georgia University system. I would be able to work on my DPA while only having to pay for books and travel expenses. Seems like a good deal to me. My questions though are as follows. Did you find a lot of interest coming your way while finishing up/after receiving your degree from employers? The snobs from my program have told me that employers would never appreciate a degree from such a school. I tend to think they are wrong, but am not sure. Second, I see you teach adjunct for a few different universities. How difficult was it to get your foot in the door with the DPA as opposed to a traditional PhD? Did you have other experience that made you more of an attractive candidate? Finally, how many hours do you think would be appropriate to take while working full-time? Are the classes very challenging and take up a lot of time or did you find them to be only moderately difficult? I appreciate any and all information that you are able to provide me. Like I said, I am interested in this program, but I want to make sure that I am making the right decision. Thanks. Mike
