2023 Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree School for You
Public Policy is the #113 most popular major in the country with 6,430 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Public Policy
Our analysis found University of California - Berkeley to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loma Linda University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a great place for public policy students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Southern California helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public policy schools in the Far Western US Region . USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Portland State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.
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Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 798 |
| Washington | 32 |
| Oregon | 50 |
| Nevada | 12 |
| Alaska | 0 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Policy
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public policy has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,326 |
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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