by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public policy at UT Austin. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for public policy, ranked #18 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 18 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Texas | 2 of 7 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public policy at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 113 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 113 master’s degrees in public policy.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UT Austin awarded 113 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 3 doctoral degrees in public policy.
UT Austin is not currently ranked for public policy at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public policy from UT Austin were men.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UT Austin granted 3 doctoral degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UT Austin. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 7 |