by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Harvard ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The public policy major at Harvard is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Policy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 172 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Harvard. This makes it the #3 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
Learn more about Harvard tuition and fees.
Harvard does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at Harvard make a median salary of $87,444. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 288 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from Harvard in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 84 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 310 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.