by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 12 U.S. colleges awarded 82 degrees and certificates in Other Public Policy Analysis. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 91% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public 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.
A major in Other Public Policy Analysis involves the study of Public Policy Analysis, Other. Any Instructional Program In Public Policy Analysis Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other public policy analysis is a popular field of study, with 82 degrees awarded annually. 12 colleges award other public policy analysis degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 27.
By level, the 82 awards include 75 master’s degrees and 7 doctorates.
Women earned 57% of other public policy analysis degrees and certificates in the latest year (47 of 82). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (26) and Hispanic or Latino (8), and international students earned 40.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public Policy Analysis Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other public policy analysis schools within 1 state. In all, 12 colleges offer other public policy analysis programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Public Policy Analysis Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other public policy analysis degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 75 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 7 |
Other Public Policy Analysis has 4 similar majors in the Public & Social Service field, which together award 6,144 degrees a year; the largest are Public Policy Analysis, General (5,385), Health Policy Analysis (382) and International Policy Analysis (270). Browse all Public & Social Service majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,385 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 382 |
| International Policy Analysis | 270 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 107 |
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