When you earn a master’s degree from the Carter School, you join a professional community that spans far beyond our Atlanta campus.
Our emphasis on data analysis and problem-solving skills means you can find our alumni in positions across the public sector and private industries, from finance and technology to state and federal research organizations and government agencies.
We maintain close ties with our community in Washington, D.C., and honor the Carter’s lifelong commitment to public policy by producing graduate students prepared to lead our country and the world through today’s most pressing challenges.
The Carter School is located in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech, one of the top technology institutes in the U.S. This provides the unique opportunity to develop your data, coding, analysis, and visualization chops alongside the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. Combining this technical knowledge with policy and communication know-how gives Carter School graduate students a leg up in today’s job market.
Embark on the next phase of your career with a master's degree from the Carter School. Whether you want to regulate new technologies such as AI, protect against growing cyber threats, or help guide the clean energy transition, these master’s programs can take you there.
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“My degree provided the foundational knowledge I needed to progress in my field and the kind of Georgia Tech grit you need to give you the best chance to lead a fulfilling professional life. The quality of instruction, the emphasis on professor-student relationships, the caliber of opportunities offered, the leaders who gave me a chance, and the courses you can take — it was all transformative for me. An Ivan Allen College degree is not just a couple extra lines on my resume but has been a springboard for career and personal growth.”
— Usayd Casewit, M.S. Public Policy and Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 Alumni
Why Earn Your M.S. at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy?
Higher Earnings: M.S. in Public Policy graduates earn more than their peers from other public research universities in Georgia.
Exceptional ROI: Georgia Tech is named the No.1 Best Value Public College by the Princeton Review and ranks first among public universities when measuring ROI 15, 20, and 30 years after graduation.
STEM Skills: Take electives at any of Georgia Tech’s six colleges, including the top-ranked College of Engineering and College of Computer Science.
Professional Network: Tap into our professional networks in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and around the world. The Ivan Allen College has more than 8,000 alumni worldwide.
Global City: Study on a 400-acre campus in the center of Atlanta. The city is home to a vibrant arts and culture scene, the Georgia State Capitol, 18 Fortune 500 headquarters, and the busiest airport in the world.
Expert Faculty: Learn how to turn research into action with highly accomplished professors such as Marilyn Brown, a leader of Georgia’s Climate Action Plan; David Edwards, the policy advisor for neighborhoods in the Office of the Mayor in the City of Atlanta; and Omar Isaac Asensio, director of the Data Science and Policy Lab.
Real World Impact: Partner with corporations and nonprofit organizations to tackle real-world issues in your graduate capstone or practicum course.
Career Support: Get support every step of the way with dedicated Ivan Allen College career counselors to help with internship placements, career treks, networking events, career fairs, and more.
Take the next step in your career and apply to the Carter School today!