by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of public policy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 706 degrees in public policy annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public policy degrees they offer, see the list below.
Brandeis University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in public policy. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Graduates who receive their degree from the public policy program make an average of $48,352 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in public policy from Brandeis University
Any student who is interested in public policy has to take a look at University of Massachusetts - Boston. UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a degree in public policy from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore all the Best Public Policy Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 241 | 142 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 23 |
| Maine | 202 | 25 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 154 |
| Vermont | 194 | 15 |
One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Policy has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 464 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 178 |
| International Policy Analysis | 42 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 16 |
| Other Public Policy Analysis | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 618 |
| Human Services | 357 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 184 |
| Other Public Administration | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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