2023 Most Popular Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Policy program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the public policy master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Public Policy
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for public policy students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 89 students majoring in public policy at University of Virginia, 49% are male and 51% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 47% of the public policy majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 42% of the students majoring in public policy at the school are women while 58% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in public policy at the school are women while 67% are male.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Regent University is a great place for public policy students working on their master’s degree. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
Best Public Policy Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to Public Policy
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 5 schools only.
- 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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