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2025 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Texas

2 Colleges in Texas
190 Master's Degrees
$71,723 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Policy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #55 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public policy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 190 master's degrees in public policy during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public policy students working on their master's degree.

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Public Policy in Texas

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public policy.

Top Texas Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public policy. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin.

Soon after graduation, public policy master's recipients usually make about $71,723 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a master’s in public policy from The University of Texas at Austin

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17 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas at Dallas is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in public policy. UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richardson.More information about a master’s in public policy from The University of Texas at Dallas

Best Public Policy Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 180 43
Oklahoma 153 27
New Mexico 114 7

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One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Policy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Policy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 154
International Policy Analysis 24
Other Public Policy Analysis 12

Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 673
Human Services 18

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