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2024 Best Public Policy Schools in Missouri

2 Colleges in Missouri
43 Public Policy Degrees Awarded
A degree in public policy is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #113 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Policy Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 43 degrees in public policy to qualified students.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Public Policy
Master's Degrees in Public Policy
Doctor's Degrees in Public Policy

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Policy Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Public Policy in Missouri

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public policy degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Missouri Schools in Public Policy

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57.1% Growth in Graduates

Washington University in St Louis is a good decision for students interested in a degree in public policy. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a degree in public policy from Washington University in St Louis

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in public policy needs to take a look at Missouri Southern State University. Missouri Southern is a small public university located in the small city of Joplin.More information about a degree in public policy from Missouri Southern State University

Best Public Policy Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Public Policy Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 92
Kansas 266 1
Iowa 264 1
Nebraska 238 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 37
International Policy Analysis 6

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 368
Human Services 300
Community Organization & Advocacy 5
Other Public Administration 1

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