2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Public Policy School for You
Public Policy is the #173 most popular major in Washington with 32 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Public Policy Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Colleges.
Top Washington Schools in Public Policy
Our analysis found Central Washington University to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Washington State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public policy schools in Washington. Wazzu is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Pullman.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 798 |
| Oregon | 50 |
| Nevada | 12 |
| Alaska | 0 |
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Public Policy Related Rankings by Major
Public Policy is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
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 2 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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