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2024 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
22 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in public policy, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #55 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 22 master's degrees in public policy to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public policy students working on their master's degree.

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The public policy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Public Policy in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public policy.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

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7 Annual Graduates

University of Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public policy. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver.More information about a master’s in public policy from University of Denver

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
9 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Utah if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public policy. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public policy from University of Utah

Best Public Policy Colleges by State

Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 185 7
Utah 164 15

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One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Policy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Policy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 16
Education Policy Analysis 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 492
Community Organization & Advocacy 13

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