| #1 |  Stanford University, StanfordCalifornia, Usa3.9%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $61.1K/YrLiving: $33.2K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Economic Analysis and Polic...GRE328TOEFL100PTE68$61.1K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 2+ More Programs | 7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #2 | University of Pennsylvania, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, Usa6%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $43.2K/YrLiving: $19K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Ethics and Legal StudiesGRE332TOEFL100$43.2K/Yr Course duration: 5 years Programs | 7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 47 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #3 | Cornell University, IthacaNew York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $20.8K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Public PolicyTOEFL106$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 6 years Programs | 5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 36 by US News in 2025Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #4 | Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann ArborMichigan, Usa18%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $106.5K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Resource Policy and Behavio...IELTS6.5$106.5K/Yr Course duration: 3 years Programs | 9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 3 by US News in 2025Ranked 16 by ARWU in 2022 |
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| #5 | Carnegie Mellon University, PittsburghPennsylvania, Usa11%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $49.1K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Technology Innovation Polic...IELTS7.5$48.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 7.2/10(9 Users)Ranked 21 by US News in 2025Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison, MadisonWisconsin, Usa43%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $25.6K/YrLiving: $15.8K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Educational Policy StudiesIELTS6.5PTE54$25.6K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program | 8.0/10(21 Users)Ranked 21 by US News in 2025Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #7 | Emory University, AtlantaGeorgia, Usa11.1%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $59.9K/YrLiving: $20.2K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Health Services Research an...GMAT730TOEFL100$59.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #8 | Ohio State University, ColumbusOhio, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $66.6K/YrLiving: $14.7K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Arts Administration, Educat...TOEFL79$66.3K/Yr Course duration: 5 years 1 More Program | 8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #9 | Indiana University, BloomingtonIndiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $27.1K/YrLiving: $14K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Business Economics and Publ...GRE317IELTS7$27.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.5/10(9 Users)Ranked 189 by THE in 2025Ranked 306 by QS in 2026 |
| #10 | University of Utah, Salt Lake CityUtah, Usa87.2%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $35.2K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Educational Leadership and ...IELTS6.5$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 9.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 82 by US News in 2025Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022 |
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| #11 | University at Buffalo, BuffaloNew York, Usa69%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $25K/YrLiving: $10.2K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Educational Culture, Policy...GRE309TOEFL90PTE50$25K/Yr Course duration: 5 months Programs | 8.0/10(23 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2025Ranked 410 by QS in 2026 |
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| #14 | University of Kansas, LawrenceKansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $18.9K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Health Policy and Managemen...TOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 27 by US News in 2025Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022 |
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| #19 | University at Albany, AlbanyNew York, Usa71%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.8K/YrLiving: $13.5K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Educational Policy and Lead...GRE300IELTS6.5PTE53$28.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 27 by US News in 2025Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022 |
| #20 | University of North Texas, DentonTexas, Usa72%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $8.3K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission | Ph.D Public Administration and M...ACT21TOEFL79PTE53$8.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 6.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 72 by US News in 2025 |
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