by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public policy at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for public policy, ranked #62 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 62 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 8 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 15 |
The following degree levels are offered in public policy at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 16 master’s degrees in public policy.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 12 master’s completions in international policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (42%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 4 master’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 7 doctoral degrees in public policy.
University of Massachusetts-Boston has not been ranked for public policy at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Non-Resident Alien. 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-Boston with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 4 doctoral degrees in international policy analysis in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston granted 3 doctoral degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).