by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 25 U.S. colleges awarded 382 degrees and certificates in Health Policy Analysis. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 61% of graduates. College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Health Policy Analysis Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $60,429 one year after completing, rising to $89,027 after four years.
Studying Health Policy Analysis explores Health Policy Analysis. A Program That Focuses On The Systematic Analysis Of Public Policy Issues Related To Domestic And International Health And Health Care Systems. Includes Instruction In Contemporary Health Issues And Policies, Politics And Economics Of Health Care Delivery, Epidemiology, Public Health, Comparative And Global Health, Medical Law And Ethics, Statistical Methods, And Applications To Specific Public Policy Topics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, health policy analysis is a popular field of study, with 382 degrees awarded annually. 25 colleges award health policy analysis degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 135.
By level, the 382 awards include 135 bachelor’s degrees, 234 master’s degrees and 13 doctorates.
Women earned 75% of health policy analysis degrees and certificates in the latest year (286 of 382). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (157) and Asian (53), and international students earned 64.
College Factual ranks 6 schools in its 2027 Best Health Policy Analysis Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees, 5 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks health policy analysis schools within 4 states. In all, 25 colleges offer health policy analysis programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Health Policy Analysis Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common health policy analysis credential is the master’s degree: 234 of the 382 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to health policy analysis call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a health policy analysis degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 234 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 13 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to health policy analysis, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 33.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 16.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 13.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.5% |
| Some college courses | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.8% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Health Policy Analysis, with an average median salary of $62,175; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Pediatrics Teacher, Manual Arts Therapy Teacher, Surgical Technology Instructor and Dental Assistant Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to health policy analysis, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 153,535 | 4.7% |
| Transportation Planners | 43,539 | 4.1% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 24,588 | 6.1% |
Health Policy Analysis graduates earn a median $60,429 one year after completing their program, $89,027 after four years and $95,174 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $89,027 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to health policy analysis is Medical and Health Services Managers, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $41,630 |
Health Policy Analysis has 4 similar majors in the Public & Social Service field, which together award 5,844 degrees a year; the largest are Public Policy Analysis, General (5,385), International Policy Analysis (270) and Education Policy Analysis (107). Browse all Public & Social Service majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,385 |
| International Policy Analysis | 270 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 107 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 82 |
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