by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Middle Atlantic Region to review for the 2025 Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in public policy.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in public policy. UMBC is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Baltimore.More information about a doctorate in public policy from University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 2 |
| New York | 174 | 14 |
| Maryland | 119 | 20 |
| New Jersey | 115 | 2 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 7 |
Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 44 |
| Other Public Policy Analysis | 7 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 52 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 20 |
| Other Public Administration | 14 |
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