MS Program Evaluation at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An MS covering the theory, methods and practice of program evaluation, with attention to implementation, effectiveness and efficiency in education and other institutional settings.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Program Evaluation | Duration: 33 credits; full-time or part-time | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

A two-course sequence in program evaluation theories and practices, mini-courses on research strategies (surveys, interviews, focus groups, quantitative data analysis software), a group and an individual supervised practicum, and electives.

Career pathways

Staff or consultant evaluators for assessment or accreditation bodies, nonprofit management support, government programme evaluation; recent graduates became directors of evaluation and directors of research, analytics and evaluation at nonprofits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: bachelor's degree. Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 33 credits; full-time or part-time

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