Here is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at Stanford University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Stanford University as a strong choice for public policy, ranked #8 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 8 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in California | 2 of 12 |
The following degree levels are offered in public policy at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University handed out 31 master’s degrees in public policy.
Stanford University is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at Stanford University were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Stanford University awarded 31 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Stanford University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy | 15 |