2023 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Public Policy Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 305 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a Texas college or university. This makes it the #129 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Texas to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas
The colleges and universities below are the best for public policy majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Public Policy
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Texas. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
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Out of the 5 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Dallas. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Arlington. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Arlington.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 233 |
| Oklahoma | 28 |
| New Mexico | 7 |
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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 Majors Related 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 5 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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