2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Public Policy 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 Schools in Virginia 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 Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Policy Schools in Virginia
Check out the public policy programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Virginia Schools in Public Policy
Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in Virginia for public policy students. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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 Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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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 Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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 |
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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 |
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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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