Spotlight on Marxe
Main Areas of Focus
Public Affairs and Administration
- Health Care Policy
- Nonprofit Administration
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Public Management
- Urban Development and Sustainability
International Affairs
- International Nongovernmental Organizations
- Trade Policy and Global Economic Governance
- Western Hemisphere and Affairs
- Special Concentration
Higher Education Administration
Why Marxe?
New York City is home to the United Nations; global businesses and foundations; prestigious institutions of higher learning; thousands of nonprofits; and more non-governmental and international non-governmental organizations than any other American city. 8000+ alumni can attest that there is no better place to study public affairs and administration, international affairs, or higher education administration; and no better place to experience an educational experience built on principles of rigor, access, and value than Baruch College‘s nationally recognized Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.
Here’s a snapshot of Marxe School outcomes: as of Summer 2020, 92% of the School’s 2018-19 graduates are employed, nearly two-thirds of whom have salaries above $60,000/year.
Recent School Accomplishments
In 2016, the School received a historic $30M gift from entrepreneur and Baruch alumnus, Austin W. Marxe and changed its name from the School of Public and International Affairs to the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. The gift has enabled an increase in scholarships and study abroad programs; the establishment of faculty chairs; and the development of public policy programming (Marxe Talks, Global Insights, Marxe Issues) that convene with thought leaders for critical discussions on vital issues.
The School offers faculty ample resources and support for research which has produced groundbreaking reports in the areas of climate, race, public health, nonprofits, and more.
The School retains and runs five renowned research centers and institutions that produce critical reports, survey results, and data on a variety of topics relevant to public policy.
Undergraduate/Graduate Divide
Approximately 80% graduate (Master of Public Administration, Master of Education in Higher Education Administration, Master of International Affairs)/20% undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs)