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2023 Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$77,523 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public policy was ranked #61 in the country. In fact 3,737 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Public Policy Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Public Policy

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Our 2023 rankings named Princeton University the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for public policy students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a great place for public policy students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

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Rutgers University - Camden ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

The New School

New York, NY

The New School came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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Best Public Policy Colleges by State

Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 104
Pennsylvania 205
Maryland 167
New Jersey 135
District of Columbia 320
Delaware 2

Public Policy is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 33,631
Public Administration 13,571
Human Services 1,277
Community Organization & Advocacy 741
Other Public Administration 295

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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