The UMass Difference
Become a leader in public service.
At the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy, you'll get the skills and experience you need to make positive social change and become a leader in public service. Our curriculum balances academic theory with professional skills development and practical experience, preparing students for careers in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
Make Positive Change
As a public policy student, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need to understand complex issues like climate change, policing, technology, immigration, and more.
Accolades and Awards
The UMass Amherst School of Public Policy has been named among the most innovative public service programs in the United States by the independent group Best Value Schools and received the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration's (NASPAA) inaugural Social Equity Award in recognition of its commitment to teaching, research, and service aimed at advancing social justice and social change.