Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 | $14,187 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
Read more about University of Massachusetts-Boston tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Non-Resident Alien. 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-Boston with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public policy majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
The public policy program at University of Massachusetts-Boston breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Policy Analysis | 16 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 7 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 16 completions in international policy analysis recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (44%).
University of Massachusetts-Boston conferred 7 completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).