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Graduate Public Policy Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

39 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#2 Best Rank — Master's

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public policy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Public Policy Rankings

#19 in the U.S.
#2 in North Carolina
#3 in the Southeast Region

College Factual ranks University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #19 out of 99 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Policy Schools 19 of 99
Best Public Policy Schools in North Carolina 2 of 2
Best Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Region 3 of 18

Graduate Public Policy Degrees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Here is each degree level offered in public policy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 159
Master’s 32
Doctoral 7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public Policy Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 32 master’s degrees in public policy.

Master’s Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina 2
Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 4
Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools 16

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduate Tuition and Fees

$29,678 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $26,331 $48,121
Fees $3,347 $3,347

Find out more about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 34% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Public Policy Master's degree grads The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s in public policy.

Ethnic diversity of Public Policy majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Public Policy Analysis, General (Master’s)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill granted 32 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public Policy Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 7 doctoral degrees in public policy.

Doctoral Rankings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is not currently ranked for public policy at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 57% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Public Policy Doctoral degree grads The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a doctoral in public policy.

Ethnic diversity of Public Policy majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Public Policy Analysis, General (Doctoral)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 7 doctoral degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).

Undergraduate Study in Public Policy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy 159

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