by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public policy at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMass Amherst as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #84 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 84 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 8 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 15 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public policy at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 30 master’s degrees in public policy.
UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Amherst conferred 30 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UMass Amherst. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 4 |