Public PolicyNorth America

454 Master's degrees in Public Policy in North America

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Law and Public Affairs

The Law and Public Affairs JD/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin is structured so that students can earn the MPAff and JD degrees simultaneously in four years rather than the five years the two degrees would otherwise require.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$18,758/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

The Political Science department from University of Tennessee Knoxville, in cooperation with the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, offers the Master of Public Policy and Administration degree.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$32,208/yr

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Stillwater, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Global Studies

The Master of Science degree in Global Studies from Oklahoma State University is designed to prepare students to manage international responsibilities and solve world problems. The focus areas guide students to develop global perspectives and leadership skills for a variety of professional contexts.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,786/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Studies - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

This Educational Studies - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Purdue University is for K-12 teachers interested in school administration.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$16,890/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy

Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the challenges confronting decision-making at the interface of science and policy.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$14,430/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Law - Indigenous Peoples' Law and Policy

What makes the Law - Indigenous Peoples' Law and Policy at The University of Arizona unique is the approach to legal education in the fields of federal Indian law, tribal law and policy, and Indigenous peoples human rights.

LL.M. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$23,400/yr

University of Arkansas4,0(5)

Fayetteville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Public Service

The Clinton School of Public Service at University of Arkansas was the first program to integrate field service into its degree curriculum as an academic credit.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,006/yr

Buffalo State SUNY4,9(8)

Buffalo, United States

Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management

Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management from Buffalo State SUNY prepares students for management positions with federal, state, and local government entities, nonprofit agencies, consulting firms, private foundations, and businesses.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,790/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Arts Policy and Administration

The Arts Policy and Administration program from The Ohio State University is a dual program between the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,310/yr

American Public University3,9(39)

Online

Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security

Crisis action planning, including impacts of global warming are key topics examined with the dual Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security MA course at American Public University (APU).

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$13,650/yr

The New School4,3(16)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Public and Urban Policy

The Master of Science in Public and Urban Policy from The New School prepares you to go out in the world-and change it.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$41,832/yr

Colorado State University4,1(107)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

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Master Part-time Online

2 years$31,566/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs

The Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh will prepare you for a career as a policymaker, diplomat, intelligence official, global business leader, nonprofit manager, or policy researcher.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$47,378/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Data Science for Public Policy

The Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy at Georgetown University is a 39-credit programme designed to merge data science with public policy. Offered at the McCourt School of Public Policy, this degree equips students with essential quantitative skills and policy analysis knowledge, preparing them for impactful careers in the field.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,369/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Administration in International Development

Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in international development. It is an economics-centered, multidisciplinary program, combining rigorous training in analytical and quantitative methods with an emphasis on policy and practice.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,926/yr

New Mexico Highlands University4,5(8)

Las Vegas, United States

Public Affairs

The graduate program in Public Affairs at New Mexico Highlands University is part of an interdisciplinary master of arts degree program in public affairs. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the social and cultural environment in the public and private sphere through a common core of courses taken by all students in human culture, and economic theory.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$6,100/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Political Science - Public Service

Political Science - Public Service program at Illinois State University is a 32-hour sequence of the master's degree in Political Science.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,798/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Political Science - International Affairs

Political Science - International Affairs from University of Central Oklahoma is designed to enable students to achieve competence in political science – teaching, research, government-related work and related activities – through a program of study in which they acquire appropriate analytical skills, a general knowledge of the discipline, and more specific knowledge of selected sub-fields.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,510/yr

University of Lethbridge3,7(33)

Lethbridge, Canada +1 Top 9% in Worldwide

Policy and Strategy

This Policy and Strategy program at University of Lethbridge focuses on for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and their industrial and institutional environments, organizational ecology, inter-organizational networks, organizational and institutional change, strategic choice and implementation, top management team dynamics, corporate governance and other subjects.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 8 months$7,676/yr

University of Virginia4,3(35)

Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Business Administration – Public Policy (Dual Degree)

The UVA Darden School of Business and Batten School from University of Virginia offer a Business Administration – Public Policy (Dual Degree) program that leads to the completion of the MBA and MPP degrees in three years, instead of the four that would be required if each were taken separately.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$56,536/yr