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2024 Best Public Policy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

2 Colleges in the Plains States Region
14 Bachelor's Degrees
Public Policy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #121 most popular bachelor's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Plains States 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 14 bachelor's degrees in public policy during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Public Policy in the Plains States Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for public policy students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Policy

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
6 Annual Graduates

St Catherine University is a good option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in public policy. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from St Catherine University

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5 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Missouri Southern State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public policy. Missouri Southern is a small public university located in the city of Joplin.More information about a bachelor’s in public policy from Missouri Southern State University

Best Public Policy Colleges by State

Explore the best public policy schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 228 8
Minnesota 215 6
Nebraska 180 0

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Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Public Policy Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 9
International Policy Analysis 5

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 573
Public Administration 140
Community Organization & Advocacy 20

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