Overview

The master's degree in Public Policy from The College of New Jersey provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of policymaking as well as the key analytic tools necessary to evaluate policy proposals and program implementation.

Key Features

The program is attractive options for those in government, public affairs and advocacy, nonprofit organizations, public health, education, business, or any field heavily influenced by public policy.
This program is available as a standalone traditional master’s program and as a flexible, part-time program for those working full time while pursuing their graduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Policy Process in Theory and Practice
Public Budgeting and Management
Microeconomics and Public Policy
Program Evaluation and Causal Inference for Policy Analysis
Health Politics and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ewing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application.
$75 application fee (non-refundable).
Essay (personal statement).
2 letters of recommendation.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19302 USD / year

≈ 19302 USD / year
Out-of-State

19302 USD / year

≈ 19302 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19302 USD / year

≈ 19302 USD / year

Living costs

Ewing

United States

1024 - 2520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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