2023 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Policy Master'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.
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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region
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 10 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
Out of the 10 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #6, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s best schools for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #7, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s best schools for public policy students working on their master’s degree. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.
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With a ranking of #8, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best schools for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Marshall University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Marshall University is a large public school located in the small city of Huntington.
Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public policy students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Best Public Policy Colleges by State
Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 278 |
| Florida | 13 |
| Georgia | 28 |
| North Carolina | 87 |
| Tennessee | 66 |
| Kentucky | 22 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
| Alabama | 7 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Arkansas | 8 |
| West Virginia | 23 |
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Public Policy Related Rankings by Major
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 10 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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