2023 Best Public Policy Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Public Policy School for You
In 2020-2021, 463 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #51 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public Policy Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Colleges.
Top North Carolina Schools in Public Policy
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a degree in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
On average, public policy graduates from Duke take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Policy Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, public policy graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $16,162 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $271.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for public policy students. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.
Best Public Policy Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 87 |
| Virginia | 470 |
| Florida | 13 |
| Tennessee | 104 |
| Kentucky | 22 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
| Arkansas | 8 |
| Alabama | 9 |
| Mississippi | 51 |
| West Virginia | 23 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Policy
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public policy has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 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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