by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it 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 Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #43 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 43 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 16 |
Here is each degree level offered in public policy at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $72,427 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 8 |