by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at URI. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI among the top schools in the country for public policy, ranked #87 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 87 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Rhode Island | 2 of 2 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 15 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public policy at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $43,502 a year. This is below $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, public policy students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
URI granted 21 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 20 |
