by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at UH. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH highly for public policy, placing at #70 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 70 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Texas | 5 of 7 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public policy at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston handed out 14 master’s degrees in public policy.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,723 | $29,363 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UH awarded 14 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UH. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy | 4 |