Doctor’s Degrees in Public Policy
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 232 students earned their doctor's degree in public policy. This makes it the 85th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,219 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,308 |
| Graduate Certificate | 250 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 232 |
| Basic Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public policy is $50,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $50,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $50,500.
The median monthly payment of a public policy graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $588.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public policy. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public policy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 114 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 48 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 Niagara University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,525 per year.
The public policy program at Niagara University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Brandeis. Of these students, 81% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,770 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GWU. Of these students, 67% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,008 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at Harvard. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,729 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UTHealth. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at UMass Boston. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,144 per year.
The public policy program at George Mason University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern University and A & M College. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year.
The public policy program at Southern University and A & M College awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,862 per year.
The public policy program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,680 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at Duke. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,874 per year.
The public policy program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMass Dartmouth. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Maine. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,578 per year.
The public policy program at University of Southern Maine awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,037 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at Carnegie Mellon.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - Camden. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at Rutgers Camden.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
The public policy program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The New School. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,710 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at New School University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,890 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at U-M. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 14th 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 $7,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,459 per year.
The public policy program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at Boise State.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 579 |
| Public Administration | 369 |
| Human Services | 55 |
| Other Public Administration | 50 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
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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