Public PolicyNorth America

454 Master's degrees in Public Policy in North America

Mississippi State University4,2(10)

Starkville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

The Public Policy and Administration MPPA degree from Mississippi State University is offered in two separate program formats, the first is a traditional face-to-face on campus setting and the second is an entirely online format. When applying to the MPPA program students choose which program format they wish to pursue. Admission criteria is the same for both program formats.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,586/yr

University of Richmond4,3(7)

Richmond, United States

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from University of Richmond is designed for educators seeking an administration/supervision endorsement for leading a public school in Virginia along with those who seek positions of leadership in nonpublic schools.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,250/yr

University of Northern Colorado4,2(33)

Greeley, United States

Sociology - Applied

The Sociology - Applied programme at the University of Northern Colorado is a professional Master of Arts degree designed for completion over four semesters. Delivered in-person at the Greeley campus, this 30-credit curriculum offers a flexible, full-time study mode focused on social research and community engagement.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,321/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Community and Regional Planning and Public Affairs

The Community and Regional Planning and Public Affairs MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin is structured so that students earn both Masters' degrees simultaneously in three years instead of four by eliminating duplicative course work in certain analytic areas and in general electives.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

Teachers College at Columbia University4,8(4)

New York City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Education Policy

Our main master’s degree is the M.A. The overwhelming majority of our non-doctoral students enter the Master of Arts degree program. However, at Teachers College at Columbia University we offer the Master of Education (Ed.M.) for students who have already acquired an M.A. with at least some coursework with Education Policy content.

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

2 years$63,930/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Water, Society and Policy

The Water, Society and Policy degree from The University of Arizona gives an enhanced understanding of the principles of hydrology, social science, water management, and law and policy.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

University of Virginia4,3(35)

Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Public Policy program at University of Virginia offers more than the typical policy research and data analysis education found at other public policy schools.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$56,536/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Public Administration - Public Policy Concentration

The Public Administration - Public Policy Concentration at California State University Fullerton is a professional degree designed to disseminate the knowledge and skills needed for efficient and effective public management.

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

1 year$7,571/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Policy Studies - DC Concentration

The Global Policy Studies - DC Concentration MGPS program from University of Texas at Austin is an immersive 18-month course of accelerated study and work focused on both domestic and international federal policymaking.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$18,758/yr

Princeton University4,3(36)

Princeton, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Affairs

The Master in Public Affairs (MPA) program at Princeton University offers rigorous preparation for international and domestic policy careers.

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

2 years$65,210/yr

Duke University4,3(27)

Durham, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Tech Ethics and Science Policy

The Master of Arts in Tech Ethics and Science Policy at Duke University explores the ethical dilemmas resulting from these changes and the policymaking methods to translate those discussions into actionable policy recommendations.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$67,724/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Management

The Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program at Heinz College gives you skills that simply cannot be matched. By infusing our policy curriculum with instruction in statistics, economics, finance, organizational design, and presentation skills, you'll leave here prepared to tackle policy in any realm you choose.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$57,420/yr

New Mexico State University4,8(6)

Las Cruces, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Government

The Government program at New Mexico State University provides coursework in each of the major fields of political science and prepares students for a variety of careers in teaching, public service, and the private sector, as well as for further graduate study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,050/yr

University of Guelph4,3(59)

Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Issues Anthropology

The Public Issues Anthropology program of University of Guelph has an emphasis on sociocultural anthropology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$10,053/yr

George Washington University4,2(39)

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

Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor

The Dual Master of Public Policy and Juris Doctor at George Washington University work together to offer a joint master of public policy and juris doctor degree program.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$54,366/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Healthcare Management - Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership

We offer a master degree in Healthcare Management - Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Leadership at the University of Denver. Develop long-term solutions to the healthcare challenges we face today by learning to shape, interpret, and implement policies that impact healthcare systems and patient safety.

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

1½ year$41,232/yr

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Stillwater, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Politics and Policy Studies

The M.A. in Politics and Policy Studies from Oklahoma State University provides opportunities to enroll in small classes, enhance your data analysis and research skills, receive personalized mentoring, and gain independent teaching experience.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,786/yr

Teachers College at Columbia University4,8(4)

New York City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The 33-credit M.A. Education Policy degree from Teachers College at Columbia University aims to build a cadre of education policy experts whose deep grounding in a range of educational policy issues is matched by their understanding of the policy process and the tools of policy analysis.

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

1 year$70,323/yr

London School of Economics and Political Science4,4(84)

Toronto, Canada +1 Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Administration and Global Affairs

Immerse yourself in policymaking and international affairs. Study in the UK and Canada. Learn more at the Public Administration and Global Affairs programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$43,966/yr

University of Houston4,3(23)

Houston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Whether you are accelerating your career in public policy or boosting your professional qualifications, the Public Policy program of the University of Houston offers interdisciplinary coursework, blending social sciences, critical thinking and qualitative and quantitative analysis to support creative, solutions-oriented public policy to work for the world.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,500/yr