by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Read more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the public policy majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The public policy program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 34 |
UMass Amherst awarded 34 completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).