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7 Best Private Economics & Public Policy Universities in the United States

Columbia University tops our list of 7 Private Economics & Public Policy universities in the United States at #14 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Yale University (QS World #16) and The Catholic University of America (#288 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 10 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #14 (Columbia University) to #16 (Yale University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Yale University is cited most (53,501,390 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

0 are public and 7 private (0% public). By location, New York (2), Connecticut (2) and District of Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Yale University, founded in 1701. Columbia University is the largest, with 33,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 5 bachelor's, 1 diploma and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 6 of these universities. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at USD 7,750 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 59,760. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Private Economics & Public Policy?

Columbia University (QS World #14), Yale University (QS World #16) and The Catholic University of America (#288 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Private Economics & Public Policy in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at about USD 7,750 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Private Economics & Public Policy in the United States?

0 public and 7 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Private Economics & Public Policy course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Private Economics & Public Policy courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Private Economics & Public Policy courses in the United States?

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus, with 3, ahead of St Olaf College (2).

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