2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Public Policy 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.
The Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools in Public Policy
Our 2023 rankings named Elizabethtown College the best school in Pennsylvania for public policy students. Etown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for public policy students. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dickinson College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania list. Cal U is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of California.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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Temple University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
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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 7 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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