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Master's Degree in General Public Policy Analysis

Master’s Degrees in General Public Policy Analysis

2,935 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 105 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in general public policy analysis. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.1% of general public policy analysis graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Public Policy Analysis Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,935 people earned their master's degree in general public policy analysis. This makes it the 68th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general public policy analysis at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,935
Graduate Certificate 297
Doctor’s Degree 227

Earnings of General Public Policy Analysis Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general public policy analysis majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for general public policy analysis majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in general public policy analysis. About 59.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,203
Women 1,732
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general public policy analysis master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 234
Black or African American 256
Hispanic or Latino 378
White 1,394
International Students 472
Other Races/Ethnicities 201
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There are 105 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general public policy analysis. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
201 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for general public policy analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 201 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Georgetown. Of these students, 55% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
172 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Harvard. Of these students, 57% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
122 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general public policy analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from U-M. About 57% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
108 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UC Berkeley. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

99 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for general public policy analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UT Austin. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
98 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UMCP. About 58% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
97 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Princeton. Of these students, 51% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
89 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from University of Virginia. Of these students, 67% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
81 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for general public policy analysis majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#11

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
76 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Duke University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Duke. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
71 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from GMU. About 57% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
70 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UCLA. Of these students, 65% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
70 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from USC. About 64% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
69 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 57% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
62 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from GWU. Of these students, 64% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
62 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public policy analysis. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Carnegie Mellon. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
59 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brown University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from Brown. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#19

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
57 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general public policy analysis. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UCSD. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#20

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
50 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general public policy analysis. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in general public policy analysis from UMass Amherst. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general public policy analysis that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Health Policy Analysis 160
International Policy Analysis 104
Education Policy Analysis 99
Other Public Policy Analysis 93

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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