by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for public policy students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in public policy during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public policy students working on their bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island.
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.
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It is difficult to beat Brown University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public policy. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence.
Bachelor's recipients from the public policy degree program at Brown University make $13,210 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Brown University
University of Rhode Island is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in public policy. URI is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kingston.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the public policy program earn around $22,911 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from University of Rhode IslandLearn about other programs related to Public Policy that might interest you.
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 238 | 119 |
| Connecticut | 183 | 72 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 0 |
| Vermont | 155 | 13 |
Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 88 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |
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