Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

What Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance does

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is an academic unit of the University of Washington in Seattle, operating as a government state entity. It delivers public policy education across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, executive, and international cohorts, anchored by three core degree programs: a two-year full-time Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a part-time 3-5 year option, an accelerated 18-month Executive MPA (EMPA) delivered in a hybrid on-campus and online format for working professionals, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management with Data Science tracks. Specialized offerings include graduate certificates in Building Resilient Local Governments, Leading Public Innovation, International Development, and Nonprofit Management; an International Program in Public Health Leadership serving African health officials; and pipeline programs (NextGen Civic Leader Corps, NextGen Summer Policy Academy, Public Policy Camp) targeting underrepresented undergraduates.

The school operates on a diversified revenue model combining graduate tuition, federal and foundation research grants (NSF, Ford, Spencer, Gates, Russell Sage), donations and named endowments, and professional development fees from programs such as Service to Service. Its technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on Canvas LMS, Zoom, YouCanBookMe, GivePulse, and the Huskies@Work mentorship platform. Research output is concentrated in endowed-chair faculty research such as the Seattle Minimum Wage Study and the NSF-funded Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub. Customer segments span early-career MPA students, mid-career executives, doctoral researchers, international public health leaders, and government and nonprofit employers recruiting through the Hire Evans program.

Commercially, the school is not a venture-backed entity; it has no funding rounds, no investors, and no acquisition history. It is named after former Washington State Governor and UW President Daniel J. Evans and competes on brand reputation (top-10 national rankings in four specialization areas), an endowed faculty, a multi-decade alumni network in government and nonprofit leadership, and community-college pipeline partnerships across Washington state.

Name

Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

Legal name

Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

Website

https://evans.uw.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is the University of Washington's public policy school in Seattle, offering MPA, EMPA, and PhD degrees, graduate certificates, and pipeline programs that train leaders for government, nonprofit, and international public health roles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Public Policy

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (923110), Administration of Education Programs (92311), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Policy, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy) (EDAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Public policy education
• Graduate public administration
• Nonprofit management programs
• Public leadership training
• Policy research degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Revenue from MPA, EMPA, PhD programs and graduate certificates charged per credit or program
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from NSF, foundations (Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Gates Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation) for faculty research projects including minimum wage studies, poverty research, and public health leadership
3. Donations and Endowments: Charitable contributions to Evans Critical Need Fund and named endowments supporting scholarships and programs
4. Professional Development Programs: Revenue from Service to Service and other professional learning opportunities for government employees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, part of the University of Washington, delivers graduate and undergraduate degree programs (MPA, Executive MPA, Ph.D., Public Service and Policy Major, Minor in Public Policy), graduate certificates, and specialized leadership programs including the International Program in Public Health Leadership, NextGen Civic Leader Corps, NextGen Summer Policy Academy, and Public Policy Camp. It also operates a Congressional Internships program supported via Canvas and offers employer-facing services such as the Student Consulting Lab and Hire Evans recruiting.

Product overview

The Evans School offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products spanning undergraduate minors to doctoral degrees, professional certificates, and specialized leadership development programs. The core offerings include the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive MPA, and Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, supplemented by graduate certificates in Building Resilient Local Governments, Leading Public Innovation, International Development, and Nonprofit Management. The school operates distinctive sub-brand programs including the NextGen Civic Leader Corps and NextGen Summer Policy Academy (powered by the Volcker Alliance), Public Policy Camp conferences, and the Congressional Internships program. Research initiatives such as the Seattle Minimum Wage Study and Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub demonstrate applied policy research. The institution also provides community engagement services through EPIC and the Student Consulting Lab, integrating academic learning with practical public service opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Public Administration (MPA) A two-year full-time graduate degree program equipping students to improve public policy and develop management skills through rigorous core curriculum, electives, internships, and capstone projects; part-time and concurrent enrollment options allow 3-5 year completion.
• Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) An accelerated 18-month program designed for mid-career professionals, combining a 5-day on-campus Foundation Week, quarterly 2.5-day in-person sessions, online learning, and four one-on-one coaching sessions focused on executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management A doctoral program offered with Data Science and Advanced Data Science degree options, preparing students for advanced research careers in public policy and management; candidates on the market and graduate outcomes are tracked through faculty advisor listings.
• Graduate Certificates Specialized certificate programs including Building Resilient Local Governments, Leading Public Innovation, International Development Certificate, and Nonprofit Management Certificate, enabling professionals to develop targeted expertise.
• International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) A specialized program for public health professionals offering fellowships, alumni engagement, and intensive training in international public health leadership for practitioners, particularly those from African health systems.
• Public Service and Policy Major An undergraduate major providing theoretical frameworks and policy analysis skills through coursework, with resources for current students including major requirements and academic support.
• Minor in Public Policy An undergraduate minor offering foundational public policy knowledge and analytical skills for students across various majors.
• Congressional Internships A self-enrolled Canvas-based program supporting undergraduate students from all UW campuses pursuing congressional internships with the Washington State Congressional Delegation, available year-round in DC or district offices.
• NextGen Civic Leader Corps A network program powered by the Volcker Alliance Next Generation Service Corps serving undergraduate students through coursework, experiential learning, fellowships, signature events, and the NextGen Civic Leader Badge credential.
• NextGen Summer Policy Academy A seven-week summer program (formerly Junior Summer Institute) providing undergraduate students with public policy education, professional development workshops, DC and Seattle programming, a $1,000 stipend, and full expense coverage.
• Public Policy Camp A free quarterly one-day conference held in partnership with regional community colleges and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, designed to inform and empower undergraduate students about public policy careers.
• Service to Service Professional Development A professional learning program for government employees, supporting continued development and career progression within public service.
• Student Consulting Lab A service connecting employers and partners with Evans School students for consulting projects, enabling organizations to access student expertise while providing experiential learning opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of MPA students complete degree in 2 years or less; 95% complete in 4 years or less
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Highline CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Host institution for Policy Camp conferences. Highline College partners with Evans School to engage underrepresented students and promote public policy education pathways.
• South Seattle CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Host institution for Policy Camp conferences introducing undergraduates to public policy careers. South Seattle College's Brockey Center serves as venue for quarterly Policy Camp events.
• Oregon State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Collaboration through CoPes Hub; Jenna Tilt from Oregon State University participated in Dean's Forum on coastal hazard preparedness.
• Volcker AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Volcker Alliance for NextGen Summer Policy Academy and NextGen Civic Leader Corps programs. The Volcker Alliance powers a national network of similar programs. New partnership enabled program expansion including DC component for Summer Policy Academy.
• Washington State Board for Community and Technical CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partner supporting Policy Camp conferences and pathway programs to encourage underrepresented students to pursue public policy education.
• Seattle CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partnership supporting Policy Camp events and educational pathways from community colleges to four-year public policy degrees.
• Gonzaga UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for NextGen Summer Policy Academy student recruitment from across Washington state.
• Central Washington UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for NextGen Summer Policy Academy student recruitment.
• Heritage CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for NextGen Summer Policy Academy expanding access to underrepresented students.
• Northwest Tribal CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner tribal college for NextGen Summer Policy Academy outreach to Native American students.
• Washington State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for NextGen Summer Policy Academy student recruitment from across Washington state.
• Seattle UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner acknowledged for Policy Camp support; collaboration on public affairs education pathways.
• National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) - Seattle ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network partner supporting Policy Camp events and professional development.
• Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (CoPes Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF-funded initiative where Evans School faculty (Ann Bostrom) collaborates with Oregon State University and Washington Military Department to help Pacific Northwest coastal communities prepare for earthquakes and coastal hazards.
• Washington Military Department's Emergency Management DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on coastal hazard preparedness research and community resilience initiatives.
• Center for Disaster Resilient Communities (CDRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW-based research center collaborating on disaster resilience and coastal hazard research with Evans School faculty.
• Urban@UWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-campus UW initiative focused on urban research and policy. Scott Allard served on Executive Committee 2015-2020; Evans faculty and students collaborate on urban policy projects.
• University of Washington Alumni Association (UWAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Huskies@Work mentorship program matching Evans alumni with current students for career guidance and professional development.
• Washington Coastal Hazards Resilience NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork collaboration on coastal hazard preparedness and resilience research.
• Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW research center with multiple Evans School faculty affiliates including Scott Allard and Rachel Fyall.
• West Coast Poverty CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW-based poverty research center with Evans faculty affiliations. Scott Allard served on Executive Committee; Rachel Fyall is faculty affiliate.
• Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW center partnering with Evans School on NextGen Civic Leader Corps program, combining coursework with experiential learning and signature events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy: Public university-based policy school offering MPP, MPA, and PhD with overlapping specializations in environmental policy, social policy, and nonprofit management. Closest analog as a top public-university policy school.
• Carnegie Mellon Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy: School offering policy and management degrees with a distinctive analytics and data-science focus, including a PhD in Public Policy. Peer for the Evans PhD's data science track and for analytics-oriented applicants.
• University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy: Top-ranked public policy school at a public research university, offering MPP, MPA, and PhD programs with comparable specializations (public finance, social policy, environmental policy). Direct peer in the public-university policy school tier.
• Princeton School of Public and International Affairs: Top-ranked policy school offering MPA and PhD programs with similar emphasis on quantitative methods, social policy, and international development. Direct competitor in the same U.S. News ranking tier as Evans.
• University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy: Policy school at a top private research university emphasizing quantitative analysis and policy evaluation, with MPP and PhD programs. Direct competitor, particularly for analytically inclined applicants overlapping with Evans' quantitative methods strength.
• Duke Sanford School of Public Policy: Top policy school offering MPP, MPA, and PhD with overlapping expertise in social policy, environmental policy, and public finance. Direct peer; Jacob Vigdor, an Evans professor, previously served on Duke Sanford faculty.
• Harvard Kennedy School: Premier public policy school offering MPA, MPP, and PhD programs with similar specialization areas (environmental policy, social policy, public finance). Direct competitor for top faculty, students, and donors; anchor of the policy school peer set.
• Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA): Major policy school offering MPA, MIA, and executive programs with strong emphasis on international development and public management. Direct competitor for international and executive program applicants.
• Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs: Top-ranked public affairs school at a public research university offering MPA, MSES, and PhD with strong environmental and nonprofit management specializations. Closest regional/structural peer to Evans.
• George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration: Policy school located in Washington, D.C. with strong D.C.-area placement networks, offering MPA and PhD programs. Direct peer and structural counterweight to Evans for federal and D.C. policy career placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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