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Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

2023 Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

1 College
$77,523 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 330 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in Pennsylvania 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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The following school tops our list of the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree School

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Public Policy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 382
Maryland 263
New Jersey 285
District of Columbia 320
Delaware 46

Public Policy is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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 values are for the top school 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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