Overview

The doctoral program in Public Policy (Joint with Georgia Tech) prepares its graduates to take positions as college professors or as research-oriented policy analysts in research centers, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Careers

The Georgia State University/Georgia Tech program prepares experts in policy analysis, design, evaluation and implementation. The need for such expertise is growing rapidly. At all levels of government, public needs and limited resources require policy choices that are economically efficient, socially and technically effective, and politically responsive.

Policymakers confront critical issues on social welfare, education, the environment, science and technology, economic development and public finance. Universities increasingly provide technical assistance and applied research for public, nonprofit and private organizations.

A growing number of public policy graduates are employed by private consulting firms and nonprofit interest groups as well as state and federal agencies. Graduates will fill positions in universities, research centers, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Graduate programs in public policy and administration need well-trained teachers and researchers.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

Environmental Policy
Health Policy
Science and Technology Policy
Urban and Regional Economic Development Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 92 other PhDs in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online:

Two online applications (apply to Georgia State and apply to Georgia Tech)
Application fee
Statement of interest
Biographical statement
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only)
Three letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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