Public PolicyNorth America

454 Master's degrees in Public Policy in North America

University of Utah4,6(14)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Development and Social Policy

Those with an Human Development and Social Policy master's degree upon entry at the University of Utah would focus on building more depth, breadth, and interdisciplinary research training that would add to their previous work in a traditional program.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,708/yr

University of New Orleans4,4(8)

New Orleans, United States

Urban and Regional Planning

The program of study leading to the Urban and Regional Planning degree from the University of New Orleans provides professional training to students in preparation for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors of urban and regional planning.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,678/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Engineering and Public Policy

Engineering and Public Policy offers an MS program at Carnegie Mellon University that gives students skills to address policy issues where the scientific and technical details matter.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$60,300/yr

University of Southern Maine5,0(1)

Online

Policy, Planning, and Management (Online)

Policy, Planning, and Management (Online) is offered by University of Southern Maine. Balance your schedule while earning your degree: Our program will be fully online starting in Fall 2024.

Master Full-time +2 Online

2 years$9,468/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science (Online)

Indiana University Bloomington offers a Political Science (Online) M.A.T. degree. IU Online is the nation’s leading provider of online graduate programs for teachers. With IU Online, you get IU faculty, IU courses, and IU degrees.

M.A.T. Part-time Online

1 year$27,271/yr

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,4(64)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Technology and Policy Program

The Technology and Policy Program of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) addresses societal challenges through research and education at the intersection of technology and policy. Their goal is to mobilize science and engineering to inform intelligent, responsible strategies and policies to benefit communities from local to global.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$64,310/yr

University of Northern Iowa3,7(3)

Online

Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy program at the University of Northern Iowa is a professional, interdisciplinary degree designed to provide students with a combination of skills.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$23,647/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Global Policy

This 16-month interdisciplinary Global Policy program from Johns Hopkins University is designed for working professionals with seven or more years of experience who wish to continue full-time employment while pursuing their degree.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$79,950/yr

Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Management and Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy

Students pursuing a MA in Public Management may obtain an additional credential by completing a sequence of courses offered by the MA in Public Management and Certificate in Data Analytics and Policy at Johns Hopkins University.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$56,400/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Communication and Public Affairs

Interdisciplinary in nature, the Communication and Public Affairs MA/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin was created in response to an increased need in both public and private sectors for public policy analysts who have a theoretical understanding of one of the disciplines of communication.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Policy Studies

Educational Policy Studies at Boston University prepares students for a variety of careers including positions in research firms, think tanks, foundations, nonprofits, or government research offices

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$66,670/yr

Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States

Political Analytics

This Political Analytics course from Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies offers flexibility to learn from anywhere.

M.Sc. Part-time On-campus

3 years$32,952/yr

University of Kentucky3,2(5)

Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication

The Communication program at University of Kentucky provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage, and evaluate communication processes involving individuals, groups, and the public

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,326/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Public Policy - International Affairs (Online)

Have you ever wanted to pursue a career in international relations or work with the U.S. government? Are you looking to expand your current knowledge in international affairs? Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Public Policy - International Affairs (Online) will prepare you for an exciting career in international relations.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$11,610/yr

The University of New Mexico4,1(29)

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy program at The University of New Mexico will train a new generation of analysts who can serve their communities by identifying and championing data-driven policy options.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,146/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Latin American Studies and Public Affairs

The Latin American Studies and Public Affairs MA/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin responds to an increased need in both public and private sectors for policy specialists with a thorough understanding of Latin American politics, cultures, geography and history.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The Education Policy programme from Columbia University is 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$38,358/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Engineering and Public Policy

The Master of Science in Engineering and Public Policy at Northeastern University provides engineering students the knowledge and tools to conduct robust policy analysis and decision-making.

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

2 years$30,864/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy

Civil Engineering - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa combines the research strengths and resources of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University with that of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$15,423/yr

George Washington University4,2(39)

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

Dual Degree in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management

The Dual Degree in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management at George Washington University offers a dual master of public policy and graduate certificate in nonprofit management program.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$43,911/yr