2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2019-2020, 6,199 people earned their degree in public policy, making the major the 116th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, public policy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $52,077 and had an average of $35,743 in loans still to pay off.
At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 242 public policy graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in public policy. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great public policy programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the public policy program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate
The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree public policy students.
Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy
Out of the 35 schools in the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Niagara University landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Niagara University, New York, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
Niagara not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Niagara are $14,893, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree public policy students list, UT Austin has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern Maine. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school situated in Portland, Maine. It awarded 11 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree public policy students list, University of Southern Maine has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.
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University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UMBC also made our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County are $21,078, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
George Washington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s public policy degrees to qualified students.
GWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about Public Policy at George Washington University
University of Maryland - College Park landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 6 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.
Full University of Maryland - College Park Public Policy Report
University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Arkansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Portland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree public policy students list, IUPUI has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis are $26,013.
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Saint Louis University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public policy students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.
The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public institution located in Richardson, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Memphis ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public policy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.
University of California - Berkeley landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public policy students in 2019-2020.
UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #17, Southern University and A & M College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public policy degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern University and A & M College are $16,684.
Full Southern University and A & M College Public Policy Report
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about Public Policy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
George Mason University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s public policy degrees to qualified students.
GMU also made our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #20, University of Rhode Island did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 3 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree public policy students list, URI has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082.
Read full report on Public Policy at University of Rhode Island
Loma Linda University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. Loma Linda, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s public policy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Loma Linda University also made our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loma Linda University are $30,640.
Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. IU Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s public policy degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree public policy students list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Public Policy Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Rutgers University - Camden ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate list. Rutgers University - Camden is a medium-sized school located in Camden, New Jersey that handed out 2 doctorate’s public policy degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Camden are $31,338, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Boise State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. Boise State University is a public institution located in Boise, Idaho. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Boise State University are $26,566, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Georgia State University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Policy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public policy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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