The question of how much does a Master of Public Administration cost depends on the particular degree program. While it’s difficult to generalize MPA tuition figures, a recent report from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration estimates that students' remaining debt from an MPA program ranged between $33,000 and $38,000 after financial aid, including MPA scholarships (PPT, 342 KB). That said, NASPAA also reports that most graduates earn $55,001 to $65,000 a year.