2023 Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in California
Finding the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 798 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #103 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in California to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in California
Check out the public policy doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top California 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 California. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Loma Linda University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public policy schools in California. 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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Out of the 3 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 3 spot on the list. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.
Majors Similar to Public Policy
| 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 3 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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