by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at RIT. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIT highly for public policy, ranked #46 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 46 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in New York | 3 of 8 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 26 |
The following degree levels are granted in public policy at RIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 19 master’s degrees in public policy.
RIT is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at RIT are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
RIT granted 19 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at RIT. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy | 2 |