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Public Policy Schools in California

798 students earned Public Policy degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Policy major is the 103rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in California

Public Policy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 480
Bachelor’s Degree 252
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a public policy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
  • White: 28.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in California

There are 58,540 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in California

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $84,160, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,914 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UCR.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

In their early career, UCSD grads earn an average salary of $56,844. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $15,240.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,345 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Mills College

Oakland
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,949. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Mills.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,027 Total Students

In their early career, CLU grads earn an average salary of $49,746. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

In their early career, University of Redlands grads earn an average salary of $53,517. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,098.

Public Policy Careers in CA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Education Professors 11% $75,360
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Legislators 3% $53,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public policy.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Social Work 4,819
Public Administration 1,883
Human Services 1,397
Community Organization & Advocacy 43
Other Public Administration 39

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