372 Best Master's Economics & Public Policy Universities in the USA

Compare 582 programs at 372 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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193

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1862

US #231 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,858/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $51,926
Students: 5,439

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194

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #232 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,267/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $53,236
Students: 21,790

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195

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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196

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,620/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $80,596
Students: 14,655

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197

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

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198

American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $41,943/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $77,370
Students: 7,266

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199

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1960

US #242 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,317/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,118
Students: 18,854

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200

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

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201

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public University · Est. 2015

US #245 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $4,831/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $49,620
Students: 28,666

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202

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1789

US #248 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,815/yr
Admission rate: 13%
Earnings (10yr): $103,494
Students: 7,569

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203

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,730/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $74,742
Students: 5,350

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204

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1879

US #252 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,404/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,211
Students: 17,743

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205

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California · Private University · Est. 1851

US #253 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,447/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $78,445
Students: 3,204

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206

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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207

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington · Public University · Est. 1882

US #255 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,886/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,897
Students: 6,222

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208

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

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209

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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210

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

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211

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1933

US #260 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,310/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $59,637
Students: 6,817

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212

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #262 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,764/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $52,131
Students: 8,969

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213

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia · Private University · Est. 1836

US #263 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,585/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $80,137
Students: 7,298

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214

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,346/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $52,334
Students: 5,097

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215

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,267/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $68,227
Students: 21,751

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216

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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Graduates of Economics & Public Policy programmes report a median $34,586 two years after finishing, across 135 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $29,913.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of South Dakota, Georgia Southern University, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA

This page lists master's Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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