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Best Public Policy Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Ohio

3 Colleges
$14,246 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Policy School for You

With 37 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public policy is the #214 most popular major in Ohio.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for public policy majors pursuing a .

Top Ohio Schools in Public Policy

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio University - Athens Campus the best school in Ohio for public policy students. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 3 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, public policy majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $14,246 in student debt.

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Out of the 3 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC is a very large public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.

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Best Public Policy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 267
Illinois 536
Indiana 8
Wisconsin 29

One of 5 majors within the area of study, public policy has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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