Why Choose UNO's SPA Program
At UNO’s nationally ranked School of Public Administration—recognized among the best in the country—students prepare to become the next generation of public service leaders, ready to manage public agencies, shape and implement policy, and strengthen the communities they serve.
With pathways across government, nonprofit, and educational sectors, students gain the knowledge and experience to make a meaningful impact.
Launch a High-Impact Public Service Career at UNO
Students choose UNO’s public administration, aviation, emergency management and disaster science, and urban studies programs because they offer clear, career-ready pathways into high-impact public service fields.
Our degrees prepare students for leadership roles across government and nonprofit organizations, opening doors to careers in health care, public education, law enforcement, city planning, emergency response, and airport and aviation operations.
Along the way, students build essential skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, budgeting, and fundraising—skills in high demand across growing public-sector and nonprofit workplaces. These programs give graduates the confidence, experience, and job security to make a meaningful difference from day one.
