Public Policy at University of Massachusetts-Boston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Policy, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 public policy degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Public Policy Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Public Policy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 96 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 96 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Policy graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Policy graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 52% women (12) and 48% men (11).
Public Policy Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 16 master’s public policy degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Public Policy Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Of the 7 doctoral public policy graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 29% of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Policy Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston
This Public Policy program at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 7 |
| International Policy Analysis | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Policy Graduates
Graduates of the Public Policy program at University of Massachusetts-Boston work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Policy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $41,630 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.