by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Brandeis University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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Brandeis University is in the top 15% of the country for public policy. In particular, it placed #64 out of 96 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brandeis University conferred 91 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University earn a median of $65,666 a year. This is below $70,733, the median for all majors at Brandeis University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Brandeis University, public policy students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,653, the typical median for all majors at Brandeis University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,408 | $67,082 |
| Fees | $998 | $998 |
Learn more about Brandeis University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at Brandeis University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at Brandeis University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public policy majors at Brandeis University.
The public policy program at Brandeis University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Policy Analysis | 114 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 46 |
Brandeis University granted 114 completions in health policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
Brandeis University granted 46 completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).