Welcome to the Pardee RAND Graduate School

What Sets Us Apart

The Pardee RAND Graduate School—one of the nation’s oldest public policy graduate programs—offers master's degrees in national security policy and policy analysis as well as the original Ph.D. in policy analysis. With campuses in Santa Monica, CA, and Arlington, VA, we are also the only program based at an independent public policy research organization—RAND.

• Skills for Complexity

  Acquire a wide range of data collection and analytic tools to address complex policy challenges and develop creative solutions.

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• On-the-Job Training

  Gain independent, nonpartisan policy research experience at RAND and develop a professional portfolio.

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• Diverse Career Paths

  Apply your expertise to inform, influence, and lead smart decisionmaking across a vast array of policy, data, and research careers.

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• Financial Support

  Generous scholarships and research fellowships help to offset tuition and living expenses.

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