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2027 Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,295 Avg Student Debt
$77,861 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Badge [General Public Policy Analysis](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-policy/public-policy-analysis-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for general public policy analysis students.

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2027 Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general public policy analysis, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked Temple University the best value for a degree in general public policy analysis in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for general public policy analysis graduates is $26,259. Early-career general public policy analysis graduates make about $54,910. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general public policy analysis, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Typical student debt for general public policy analysis graduates is $16,155. Soon after graduation, general public policy analysis degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general public policy analysis schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. General Public Policy Analysis graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Early-career general public policy analysis graduates make about $56,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the best values for general public policy analysis. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete the general public policy analysis program here. Early-career general public policy analysis graduates make about $60,523. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general public policy analysis schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete the general public policy analysis program here. Soon after graduation, general public policy analysis degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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