New York University - Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

About this program

NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, understand, and act on important public issues. We provide our students with critical skills, access to all that New York City has to offer, and a deep understanding of context surrounding public service challenges—which they use to improve cities and communities across the globe.

Year partnership began: 2016
Fellowships awarded per year (average): 2

Application requirements

Commitment to Public Service essay

Resiliency essay

Resume

Two letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Admissions process

Degrees awarded

Master of Public Administration-Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy Masters of Public Administration-Health Policy and Management Masters of Urban Planning

Benefits and opportunities

	In-state	Out-of-state
Tuition and fees	$94,000	$94,000
Value of fellowship	$43,000	$40,000
Net cost	$51,000	$54,000

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $36,000

Cost savings details

50% tuition waiver

Internship

All NYU Peace Corps Coverdell fellows must complete 160 hours interning or volunteering at a nonprofit or governmental agency that serves high-needs communities in the local area. Fellows are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement during their first year of graduate study.