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2025 Best Public Policy Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
138 Public Policy Degrees Awarded
$56,036 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Policy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #113 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Policy Schools in Connecticut ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 138 degrees in public policy to qualified students.

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Public Policy Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Public Policy
Master's Degrees in Public Policy

The public policy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Policy Schools in Connecticut. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Public Policy in Connecticut

The schools below may not offer all types of public policy degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Connecticut Schools in Public Policy

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Trinity Bantams crest
Trinity College
Hartford, CT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Public Policy Degrees Awarded
$56,902 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Trinity College if you wish to pursue a degree in public policy. Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Hartford.

Soon after graduating, public policy degree recipients typically earn about $56,902 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Public Policy Degrees Awarded
$33,424 Median Starting Salary

University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public policy. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the public policy program make an average of $33,424 for their early career.

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Best Public Policy Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Public Policy Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 301 504
New Hampshire 210 23
Maine 202 25
Rhode Island 200 154
Vermont 194 15

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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 Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 59
International Policy Analysis 48
Health Policy Analysis 31

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Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 268
Public Administration 161
Community Organization & Advocacy 19
Other Public Administration 6

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