by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Princeton University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Princeton University among the top schools in the country for public policy, placing at #25 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 25 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in New Jersey | 1 of 3 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 24 |
The following degree levels are granted in public policy at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 92 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Princeton University handed out 130 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University report a median salary of $97,336 a year. This is above $97,336, the median for all majors at Princeton University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Princeton University, public policy graduates take on a median debt of $10,527 in student loans. This is lower than $10,888, the typical median for all majors at Princeton University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,010 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $288 | $288 |
Learn more about Princeton University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 35% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Princeton University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Princeton University granted 130 bachelor’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Princeton University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 92 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Policy | 5 |
