Public PolicyNorth America

453 Master's degrees in Public Policy in North America

University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)

Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The Education Policy program of University of Pennsylvania trains students in research methods and the philosophical, economic, and political aspects of education policy.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$63,840/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States +1 Top 2% in Worldwide

Regulatory Affairs

The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs program at Northeastern University is designed to produce graduates who are highly qualified to manage global regulatory process for companies innovating and developing cutting-edge products in healthcare and food safety.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$42,525/yr

University of Regina3,9(49)

Regina, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Our students at the Public Policy programme at the University of Regina enjoy great access to professors, opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and a supportive community of students.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,814/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Health and Public Affairs

The Public Health and Public Affairs MPH/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin combines advanced studies of government, nonprofit agencies and policy with a focus on the issues, organizations and skills needed to make meaningful contributions in the growing field of public health.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

University of Wisconsin-Parkside4,3(3)

Online

Smart City Policy and Planning

The Smart City Policy and Planning concentration from University of Wisconsin-Parkside explores business models, technologies and best practices for turning a smart city plan into reality. A smart city uses information and communication technologies to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$20,812/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Public Policy programme at the University of California, Riverside is a professional Master of Public Policy degree. This full-time, two-year course is delivered on-campus in a daytime format. It focuses on evidence-based decision-making and experiential learning to prepare students for diverse leadership roles.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,868/yr

University of Chicago4,2(58)

Chicago, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Public Policy from University of Chicago teaches you how to turn your passion for doing good into proven social impact through one of our full- or part-time degree programs.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,382/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Democracy And Governance

The program provides graduate training with its Masters in Democracy And Governance from Georgetown University, executive and professional education opportunities, and advances research in the areas of democratic change and governance reform through the Center for Democracy and Civil Society

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$52,413/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Collaborative Governance (Certificate NDP)

Collaborative governance involves multiple stakeholders coming together to collaborate and resolve challenges that affect them all. Join the Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Governance (Certificate NDP) from The University of Arizona.

Master Full-time On-campus

$23,400/yr

Western Carolina University4,2(5)

Asheville, United States

Public Affairs

The Master of Public Affairs program at the Western Carolina University is designed for students looking to work in the public sector and for current professionals looking to advance their careers.

M.P.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,444/yr

Harvard University4,0(168)

Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Public Policy from Harvard University is a rigorous two-year program that prepares you to understand complex problems and craft concrete solutions.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,926/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Online Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science (Online)

As a student in the Indiana University Bloomington Master of Arts in Political Science (Online), you read, interpret, and evaluate literature in the political science discipline. You study the role of politics within the social sciences, the various methods used to build a body of knowledge, and the application of this knowledge to the political environment around you.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year$27,271/yr

Claremont Graduate University (CGU)4,0(3)

Claremont, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Public Policy

As an Public Policy student at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), you’ll benefit from an emphasis on social justice and human flourishing, transdisciplinarity, a customizable curriculum that aligns with your passions, and proximity to the Los Angeles metropolitan area—a living laboratory of social and economic issues.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$49,680/yr

Oklahoma State University4,3(6)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Higher Education (Online)

Higher Education (Online) from Oklahoma State University is designed to prepare students for leadership positions at public and private colleges and universities.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

2 years$20,786/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Max Bell School of Public Policy's flagship teaching program offered by McGill University is a one-year Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), combining courses in the theory of public policy with courses covering the complexities of the real-world policymaking process.

Master Full-time On-campus

1½ year$15,235/yr

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth4,0(4)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Public Policy (Online)

The Public Policy (Online) program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides preparation for advancement or employment in state, federal and municipal governments.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$11,106/yr

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(12)

Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The M.A. in Public Policy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is available as an option for students who are opting to exit the Ph.D. program prior to completing all requirements for the PhD.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,422/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Asian Studies and Public Affairs

The Asian Studies and Public Affairs MA/MPAff dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin combines advanced policy studies with interdisciplinary area studies, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for policy specialists with a thorough understanding of Asian politics and cultures.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,758/yr

Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States

Nonprofit Management

The Nonprofit Management Programme at Columbia University prepares graduates to meet the challenge of measuring impact, doing more with less, and helping to meet unmet need here in the U.S. and around the world.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$65,904/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy

Public and International Affairs - Science, Society and Policy from University of Ottawa aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the challenges confronting decision-making at the interface of science and policy.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$14,430/yr