Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,196
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, along with its graduate dual degrees, accelerated pathways (combining 41 undergraduate/graduate options), and certificate offerings, trains students in sophisticated quantitative and qualitative methods for careers across public service, private industry, and nonprofit organizations - preparing them for advanced analytical and leadership roles. The program also provides strong foundations for students pursuing quantitative-focused doctoral studies.
Career Paths for MPP Graduates
Alumni typically find positions with government agencies at all levels, educational institutions, nonprofit entities, and corporate firms. Common job titles include:
Policy Analysts
Statisticians
Research Associates
Public Relations Professionals
Financial Consultants
Chiefs of Staff
Grant Development Specialists
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All graduate students are required to provide proof of the attainment of a Bachelor's degree before enrolling at the University of Houston.
Admissions decisions for the MPP program will be made on the totality of the student's application. However, it is expected that the typical well-qualified student will have an undergraduate GPA above 3.0 with scores above 152 on the verbal, 150 on the quantitative, and 4.0 on the analytical writing sections of the GRE.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Admissions decisions for the MPP program will be made on the totality of the student's application. However, it is expected that the typical well-qualified student will have an undergraduate GPA above 3.0 with scores above 152 on the verbal, 150 on the quantitative, and 4.0 on the analytical writing sections of the GRE.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
17,196