2023 Best Public Policy Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Public Policy School for You
Public Policy is the #63 most popular major in New Jersey with 285 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in New Jersey
Check out the public policy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New Jersey Schools in Public Policy
Our analysis found Princeton University to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Public Policy majors at Princeton take out an average of $10,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 3 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public policy graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debtload of $24,375.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Camden is a great place for public policy students. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 330 |
New York | 382 |
Maryland | 263 |
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.
Majors Similar to Public Policy
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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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