PhD in Public Policy

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Native American:

1%

Hispanic American:

10%

International:

19%

African American:

9%

Asian American:

28%

White American:

23%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Top recruiters

Government of Canada

Publicis Groupe

ProPublica

Scottish Government

The Scottish Government

Portland Public Schools

Government of Alberta

Queensland Government

Lincoln Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools

Government

Australian Government Department of Education

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$100 / year

Overall Cost

$15,000 / year

FAQs

• How long should my essay and motivation statement be?

  

  Each essay and your motivational statement should be no more than 300 words. Learn more here.

• Is work experience required for admission to Harris?

  

  For most of our full-time programs, work experience is not required, but it is strongly preferred. Our students have diverse backgrounds, and many have at least two to four years of work experience, from corporate and nonprofit organizations as well as all levels of government. To learn more about the background of our students, visit Harris By the Numbers.

• What's the difference between an MPA and an MPP degree?

  

  MPA and MPP programs have blended and converged as complements to one another, with courses and specializations often overlapping. Some schools combine the degrees and name them differently. The training and skill sets differ as well. MPA students typically excel in management and technical implementation of policy, whereas MPP students are trained to analyze and recommend sound institutional policies. Some students pursue an MPA part-time. Those thinking about that option should consider our Evening Master's Program. That program allows you to earn an MA in Public Policy in just four quarters.