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

Engineering and Public Affairs

The Engineering and Public Affairs MEng/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin is designed to prepare qualified engineering and public affairs students for careers at any level of government and in public policy related areas of the engineering profession.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Social Work (Online)

The Catholic University of America—ranked among the top Catholic Schools of Social Work in the Nation, prepares its graduates to pass the Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) exam and pursue fulfilling careers as clinical social workers with the Social Work (Online) program.

Master Part-time Online

2½ years$28,800/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

Bridgetown, Barbados +1

International Trade Policy

The M.S. in International Trade Policy at The University of the West Indies was developed in recognition of a rapidly globalizing economy and the opportunities and challenges presented to a new group of professional practitioners.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,000/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economic Policy and Practice

The Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Practice programme at Boston University is an intensive three-semester course of study combining a strong foundation in economics with the management methods appropriate for students interested in careers as policy analysts and decision-makers in government, nonprofit institutions, international organizations, and the private sector.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$66,670/yr

Drexel University4,3(158)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Public Policy at Drexel University is designed for people who work for or who would like to work for the government, or for a nonprofit organization.

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

1 year$68,625/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Regulatory Affairs

The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program at Northeastern University is designed to produce graduates who are highly qualified to manage global regulatory process for companies innovating and developing cutting-edge products in healthcare and food safety.

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

1 year$42,525/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Public Policy - Think Tank and Policy Research

The Public Policy - Think Tank and Policy Research program offered by Liberty University provides a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth policy research both on your own and in a group policy research project.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,700/yr

University of Redlands4,1(13)

Redlands, United States

Public Policy and Administration

Combining managerial skills with research analysis, the University of Redlands Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) is designed to provide the essential leadership, decision-making, policy development, analysis, advocacy, and effective communication skills needed for contemporary policy leadership within government agencies.

Master Part-time On-campus +2

1 year, 3 months$39,513/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education and Social Policy

Rooted in economics and sociology, this Education and Social Policy MA program from New York University teaches you how to use statistics, data sets, and research results to formulate, implement, and evaluate educational policies for grades K-12 and higher education.

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

1 year$55,254/yr

Simon Fraser University4,1(94)

Burnaby, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Public Policy program at Simon Fraser University is a two-year, full-time program that trains students on both the academic and applied dimensions of public policy.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,158/yr

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program of University of Pennsylvania delivers the specialized knowledge, practical experience, and valuable connections students need to achieve their career goals in just one year.

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

1 year$57,904/yr

Indiana Wesleyan University3,6(5)

Online

Management in Policy and Organizational Change

If you want to pursue management-level careers focused on policy and organizational change, this MS in Management in Policy and Organizational Change program at Indiana Wesleyan University was designed to help you accomplish your goals.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$12,600/yr

Kennesaw State University3,9(16)

Online Top 10% in Worldwide

International Policy Management

The Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) builds on Kennesaw State University’s long-standing commitment to global education. This online programme is taught by a dedicated team of internationally recognized faculty.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year, 10 months$20,142/yr

Cornell University4,3(43)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Data Science for Public Policy

Data Science for Public Policy from Cornell University equips you with the analytical tools, ethical frameworks, and career-ready skills to lead in a data-driven world.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$62,709/yr

Jacksonville University4,7(9)

Jacksonville, United States

Public Policy and Business Administration

If you are looking to make meaningful change in the world of government, civics, and business, a dual Master of Public Policy and Business Administration degree at Jacksonville University is the perfect fit for you.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$19,740/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The Education Policy programme from 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$38,358/yr

The University of the West Indies4,0(212)

New Kingston, Jamaica

International Public and Development Management

International Public and Development Management from The University of the West Indies responds to the “global management revolution” in which public services and policy management are designated development management and seeks to equip students with adequate conceptual and practical tools for managing development efforts.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,000/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

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

Democracy And Governance

The program provides graduate training with its Masters in Democracy And Governance from Georgetown University, executive and professional education opportunities, and advances research in the areas of democratic change and governance reform through the Center for Democracy and Civil Society

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

1 year$52,413/yr

University of Missouri - Columbia4,3(10)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Affairs (Accelerated)

Current University of Missouri - Columbia undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this Public Affairs (Accelerated) program.

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

1 year$25,924/yr

Oregon State University4,3(11)

Corvallis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Oregon State University offers both Master and PhD Public Policy degrees for students interested in the study and practice of policy about issues critical to Oregonians and the world, drawing on the traditional strengths and emerging signature areas of OSU.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,118/yr