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2023 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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$57,597 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 205 degrees and certificates were awarded to public policy students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the public policy master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

#1

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Our analysis found Elizabethtown College to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Etown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elizabethtown.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 4 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

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Best Public Policy Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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

Majors Similar to Public Policy

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 4 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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