Public Policy at Gettysburg College
If you plan to study Public Policy, take a look at what Gettysburg College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gettysburg College is located in Gettysburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 public policy graduations were recorded at Gettysburg College.
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Online Class Availability at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Among 2,812 students, 708 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Public Policy graduates at Gettysburg College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Policy graduates at Gettysburg College are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).
Public Policy Bachelor’s Program at Gettysburg College
Among the 24 bachelor’s public policy degrees awarded at Gettysburg College, 67% were women (16) and 33% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at Gettysburg College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Public Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at Gettysburg College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Policy Concentrations at Gettysburg College
The Public Policy program at Gettysburg College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates
Those who complete Public Policy program at Gettysburg College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Policy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Political Scientists | $71,521 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,472 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $41,630 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.