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2025 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

1 College in North Carolina
143 Master's Degrees
$85,125 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.

There was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

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

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in public policy. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.

After graduating, public policy master's recipients generally earn about $85,125 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Public Policy Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 208 13
Georgia 190 18
Virginia 182 247
Tennessee 166 41
Alabama 151 7
Kentucky 147 9
Louisiana 147 0
West Virginia 112 23

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Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Public Policy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 143

Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 317
Human Services 12

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