Graduate Programs

The Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy provides graduate students with both academic and practical opportunities that provided a strong foundation for careers in the public, nonprofit and private sectors as well as careers in teaching or research. We also boast a series of unique combined degree program that allow our students to gain the most from their education by combining degrees in a manner that best suits their personal goals and professional needs:

Doctoral Studies:

The Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Public Administration and Policy, and Political Science are programs of advanced study that lead to careers in academia and research organizations.

• PhD in Public Administration
• PhD in Political Science

  Masters Degrees:

Our professional degree programs provide the knowledge and skills so that our students will be successful in positions in government, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

• Public Administration (MPA)
• Political Science (MA)

Combined and Dual Programs:

Students at Rockefeller College can pursue combined or dual degrees that enrich their graduate experience.

• BA/MA in Political Science
• BA in Political Science/MPA
• BA in Public Policy/MPA
• BA in Sociology/MPA
• BA or BS in Economics/MPA
• Dual MPA/JD, Albany Law School