2023 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Public Policy Master'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Public Policy
Our analysis found Elizabethtown College to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Etown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabethtown.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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 |
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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 4 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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