Policy master’s degrees
Getting a policy master’s degree (e.g. MPP) can help you pivot into or accelerate your policy career. This guide explains what policy master’s programs are, where and how to apply, as well as how to fund your degree. It consists of four articles, discussing:
1. What are policy master’s degrees?
A policy master’s degree often provides the best balance of benefits over costs for aspiring policy professionals. This article explains what makes these degrees distinctive.
2. Which policy master’s programs should you apply to?
Some policy master’s degrees prepare you much better for a DC policy career than others. This article explains the criteria for where to apply and recommends particular schools.
3. How to apply? Getting into top policy master’s degrees
This article outlines the application process for policy master’s degrees and provides tips to strengthen the different components of your application.
4. How to fund a policy master’s degree?
The cost of policy master’s degrees can be high. This article explains these costs and how to make them more manageable through careful planning and research.