by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at Princeton University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University among the top schools in the country for public policy, placing at #25 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 25 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in New Jersey | 2 of 4 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 26 |
The following degree levels are granted in public policy at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 92 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University handed out 92 master’s degrees in public policy.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at Princeton University were White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Princeton University conferred 92 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in public policy.
Princeton University has not been ranked for public policy at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Princeton University granted 5 doctoral degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Princeton University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy | 130 |