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2026 Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools in Connecticut

[General Public Policy Analysis](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-policy/public-policy-analysis-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general public policy analysis education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for general public policy analysis students.

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• Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools in Connecticut

2026 Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools in Connecticut

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general public policy analysis degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Public Policy Analysis Schools

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University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

$21,044 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,964 Avg Student Debt

$73,997 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked University Of Connecticut the best value for a degree in general public policy analysis in Connecticut. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for general public policy analysis graduates is $25,964. Soon after graduation, general public policy analysis degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $33,424. That is a strong return on a $25,964 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

$70,770 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,161 Avg Student Debt

$90,779 Median Earnings (10yr)

Trinity College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general public policy analysis schools. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,770 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,161 to complete the general public policy analysis program here. Soon after graduation, general public policy analysis degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $54,296. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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