by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of public policy. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 693 bachelor's degrees in public policy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of public policy for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Policy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Business Administration - Public Administration
Prepare yourself to make the decisions that best serve a community, its constituents and its economic growth with this specialized business degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public policy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Princeton University is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in public policy. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the public policy program report average early career earnings of $50,510.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Princeton University
It's hard to beat Cornell University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public policy. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the public policy program at Cornell University earn $15,104 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Cornell University
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in public policy. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from University of Pennsylvania
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in public policy needs to check out University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from University of Maryland - College Park
Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Carnegie Mellon University
Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the public policy program earn an average of $36,841 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from University of Delaware
Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the city of Albany.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from University at Albany
SUNY Empire is a medium-sized public college located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from SUNY Empire State College
Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Carlisle.
After graduating, public policy bachelor's recipients generally earn about $50,129 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Dickinson CollegeLearn about other programs related to Public Policy that might interest you.
Explore the best public policy colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 278 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 125 |
| Maryland | 207 | 96 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 150 |
| Delaware | 130 | 44 |
Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 599 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 53 |
| International Policy Analysis | 41 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 921 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 517 |
| Public Administration | 353 |
| Other Public Administration | 85 |
.jpg){kind=link}