PhD in Public Policy Analysis

The doctorate in public policy at the LBJ School trains researchers who connect academic research to practical policy results. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and flexible, with rigorous analytical and professional preparation, and it is guided by strong faculty mentoring. The doctoral program has operated since 1992 and keeps a small cohort of students moving through the degree. Because the school sits inside a large public research university, students can take graduate courses across campus to build analytical expertise in their own areas of research interest. Each doctoral student receives close, personal mentoring from faculty from the first day, and many publish with faculty members and share papers at national meetings. Prospective applicants can browse the faculty listing, review the curriculum and contact the Office of Student Affairs with questions about how to apply.