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2023 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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

With 278 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public policy is the #32 most popular major in Virginia.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Virginia

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 Virginia Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our analysis found George Mason University to be the best school for public policy students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Read full report on Public Policy at George Mason University

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public policy schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Public Policy at William & Mary Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Public Policy at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Public Policy at Liberty University Report

Best Public Policy Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 13
Georgia 28
North Carolina 87
Tennessee 66
Kentucky 22
Louisiana 8
Alabama 7
South Carolina 2
Arkansas 8
West Virginia 23

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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