by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public policy at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly highly for public policy, ranked #27 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 27 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in California | 5 of 12 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public policy at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 10 master’s degrees in public policy.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in California | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cal Poly conferred 10 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).