Best Public Policy Schools Near North Miami Beach, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

North Miami Beach, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs. North Miami Beach has a population of about 43,104. Median household income is $57,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $118,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Policy Schools to North Miami Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near North Miami Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from North Miami Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from North Miami Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 16.0 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 30.8 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 195.2 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 317.9 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,010
Avg net price $25,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida public policy page.

Public Policy Wages Near North Miami Beach

North Miami Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Political Scientists N/A FL statewide –
Management Analysts $94,290 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,566
Economists $118,030 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $103,354
Social and Community Service Managers $79,240 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,387
Survey Researchers N/A FL statewide –
Compliance Officers $79,770 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,851
General and Operations Managers $105,640 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $92,504
Financial and Investment Analysts $105,160 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $92,084

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

North Miami Beach at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,104 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public policy schools are near North Miami Beach, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public policy programs near North Miami Beach. The closest is University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL (16.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Atlantic University (30.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public policy roles near North Miami Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles near North Miami Beach are: Economists ($118,030), General and Operations Managers ($105,640), Financial and Investment Analysts ($105,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Miami instead of North Miami Beach?

North Miami, FL is 2.0 miles from North Miami Beach and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is North Miami Beach an affordable place to study public policy?

North Miami Beach’s median household income of $57,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Miami Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in North Miami Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Miami Beach:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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