349 Full-time Master's in Public Policy in United States

Lead social change and transform the world. The Community Development and Action program of Vanderbilt University combines theory, research, and practice to equip you to become a change agent in organizations and communities that support positive human development.

The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree at University of North Carolina Greensboro prepares students for professional positions in public service.

The Public Policy programme at George Mason University is a comprehensive Master's degree designed for professionals. This 36-39 credit course is available in a flexible public study mode, including 100% online or hybrid options. It focuses on developing advanced skills in policy analysis and global problem-solving.

The Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree at Jacksonville University is a two-year, professional degree program that emphasizes the interdisciplinary study and the development of core skills in policy analysis, management, and leadership. 

If you are looking to make meaningful change in the world of government, civics, and business, a dual Master of Public Policy and Business Administration degree at Jacksonville University is the perfect fit for you.

The Urban and Public Affairs degree at University of San Francisco trains students in public policy, urban studies, and grassroots organizing, examining ways policy and community engagement can effect positive change.

This 16-month interdisciplinary Global Policy program from Johns Hopkins University is designed for working professionals with seven or more years of experience who wish to continue full-time employment while pursuing their degree. 

With the International Public Policy and Management program offered at University of Southern California, you’ll develop skills in public policy and management, innovative problem solving, and gain international connections vital to addressing global issues.

The Human Rights programme at the University of Minnesota is a professional degree designed for future advocates and researchers. This two-year, public study mode course combines interdisciplinary theory with field experience. Students engage in global policy and advocacy to address complex international challenges.

This Public Policy degree from Portland State University is designed to meet the growing demand for public policy professionals. 

The Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice and Policy (MPH-PHPP) from University of Maryland is designed to provide working professionals with the broad range of knowledge and skill-based competencies needed to assume leadership roles in addressing important public health practice and policy issues nationally and globally.

Public Affairs from University of Missouri - Columbia provides a balance of public service values, interpersonal and analytic skills, and a thorough knowledge of administrative and policy processes.

The 33-credit M.A. Education Policy degree from Teachers College at Columbia University aims to build a cadre of education policy experts whose deep grounding in a range of educational policy issues is matched by their understanding of the policy process and the tools of policy analysis. 

The Instructional Leadership - School Principal programme at Western Kentucky University is a 30-credit Master of Arts in Education. Designed for experienced teachers, this professional course offers a pathway to initial principal certification. Students can engage in this rigorous curriculum through flexible study modes.

The Master of Public Policy degree program (MPP) from California Polytechnic State University equips students with the professional and analytical tools necessary to have an impact on future policy decisions in the state and nation.

As a graduate of the Foresight program of the University of Houston, you will enter an emerging professional field helping clients and employers anticipate significant changes that lie ahead and to influence those changes to achieve their long-term goals.

Our main master’s degree is the M.A. The overwhelming majority of our non-doctoral students enter the Master of Arts degree program. However, at Teachers College at Columbia University we offer the Master of Education (Ed.M.) for students who have already acquired an M.A. with at least some coursework with Education Policy content. 

Current University of Missouri - Columbia undergraduate students are eligible to apply to this Public Affairs (Accelerated) program. 

The Heller Master of Science in Global Health Policy and Management degree at Brandeis University  is an accelerated, nine-month program focused on health systems strengthening and global health policy, housed at a top-ranked school for social policy. 

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program of University of Pennsylvania delivers the specialized knowledge, practical experience, and valuable connections students need to achieve their career goals in just one year.