117 Best Public Professional Economics & Public Policy Universities in the USA

Compare 250 programs at 117 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1899

US #351 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $12,937/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $54,163
Students: 4,410

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1968

US #364 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $8,191/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $50,220
Students: 8,246

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Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1874

US #371 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,381/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $60,624
Students: 3,930

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North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #372 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,846/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $44,440
Students: 12,182

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Virginia State University

Petersburg, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1882

US #382 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,840/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $45,543
Students: 5,074

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University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #431 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,786/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $49,587
Students: 7,520

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Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1854

US #452 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,996/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $56,662
Students: 4,291

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CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, New York · Public University · Est. 1967

US #476 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,148/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $58,013
Students: 10,696

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Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, New York · Public University · Est. 1971

US #479 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,676/yr
Earnings (10yr): $54,080
Students: 7,585

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University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1830

US #496 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,170/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $45,415
Students: 5,811

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Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1941

US #503 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $7,888/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $47,596
Students: 3,170

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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1969

US #515 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,833/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $57,103
Students: 2,263

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1886

US #543 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,265/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $51,151
Students: 10,074

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Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1873

US #552 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $97,335
Students: 6,155

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Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1972

US #561 ROI A Admissions open

Tuition: USD 8,856/yr
Earnings (10yr): $69,331
Students: 6,707

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Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #589 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,796/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $42,730
Students: 4,848

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Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #617 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,261/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $47,601
Students: 2,239

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SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, New York · Public University · Est. 1826

US #629 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,897/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $54,247
Students: 2,755

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The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #690 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,646/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $73,323
Students: 7,105

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East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1909

US #841 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,683/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $44,962
Students: 2,467

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University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Manchester, New Hampshire · Public University · Est. 1972

US #1141 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,864/yr
Earnings (10yr): $66,479
Students: 1,157

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Western Illinois University, Northern Kentucky University, Worcester State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional 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 public Professional 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 public Professional Economics & Public Policy universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional 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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