Federal Benefit

Are you a federal employee considering a career pivot?

The top-ranked O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs supports our public sector employees and those who work in public service. We are waiving the application fee and offering a 35% tuition benefit for current, probationary, and former federal employees toward eligible O'Neill master's programs. Whether you're interested in online or in-person learning, we offer flexible options to help you advance your career in public service.

For details on terms and conditions, see our FAQ

Take the next step with O'Neill—where public service meets opportunity.

75% of O’Neill master’s students receive funding packages of at least 25%

Competitive funding packages are available to assist in making our top-ranked school affordable. 

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US News and World Report ranking

Top-ranked curriculum

O’Neill is home to one of the nation’s top Master of Public Affairs programs.

  • #1 MPA among public universities
  • #2 MPA among public and private universities  
  • #1 Environmental Policy & Management 
  • #1 Nonprofit Management 
  • #1 Public Finance & Budgeting 
  • #1 Public Management & Leadership  
  • #4 Health Policy & Management  
  • #5 Public Policy Analysis  
  • #7 Local Government Management  
  • #10 Social Policy  
  • #20 Urban Policy  

—U.S. News and World Report, 2025–26

99%of reporting 2023-24 master's students went into employment, service, military, or continuing education upon receiving their degree