by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UMass Boston. This makes it the #40 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Boston was $1,548 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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Online degrees for the UMass Boston public policy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Boston Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 public policy majors earned their master's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 21 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |
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