Focus on the core mechanics of public service, exploring how policies are made, how public and nonprofit organizations are managed, and how data drives effective governance. Designed specifically for future leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors, this specialized program is 100% online.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."Abbey McCordPolitical Science: Public Administration & Public Policy Option | Class of 2025
The online M.A. in Political Science with an option in Public Administration and Public Policy prepares you for employment in government agencies, nonprofits, city and urban planning, economic development policy, public policy research, private sector government relations, protective services and law enforcement administration, and education.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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