by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at Harvard University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Harvard University highly for public policy, coming in at #11 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 11 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 8 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 15 |
The following degree levels are offered in public policy at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University handed out 159 master’s degrees in public policy.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Harvard University are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Harvard University granted 156 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Harvard University conferred 3 master’s degrees in health policy analysis recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Harvard University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in public policy.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Harvard University awarded 9 doctoral degrees in education policy analysis in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Harvard University granted 2 doctoral completions in public policy analysis, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).