Doctor’s Degrees in Public Policy
Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 280 people earned their doctor's degree in public policy. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,391 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,471 |
| Graduate Certificate | 379 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 280 |
| Basic Certificate | 214 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public policy majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public policy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public policy. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 122 |
| Women | 158 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public policy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 109 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public policy students seekinga doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Harvard. About 56% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Brandeis. Of these students, 77% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GMU. Of these students, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UNLV. Of these students, 47% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMBC. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UT Dallas. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,927 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UTHealth. Of these students, 56% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UARK.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMCP.
Southern University and A & M College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Southern University and A & M College. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The New School is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from New School University. Of these students, 86% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GWU. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMass Boston. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from ASU - Tempe. About 60% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from U-M. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Southern Maine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from University of Southern Maine.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from USC. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public policy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 329 |
| Human Services | 97 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 32 |
| Other Public Administration | 28 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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