Public Policy Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Public Policy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.0% of Public Policy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,183 degrees were awarded toPublic Policy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,466 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,461 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 243 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Public Policy of $83,181 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $83,181 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Public Policy students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 904 |
| Women | 1,562 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Policy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 49.0% |
| Asian | 323 | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 401 | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 81 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 73 | 3.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 248 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Policy students seeking a bachelor's degree is Duke University. This school awarded 278 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 227 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 191 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 160 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 113 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 98 bachelor's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Public Policy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,419 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 301 |
| International Policy Analysis | 276 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 104 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 83 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Policy that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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