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Public Policy in California

Public Policy Schools in California

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in California

In this state, there are 92,780 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in California

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $141,576. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 18 colleges in California offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,763 a year. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,932 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,653 a year. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#7

Pomona College

Claremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,100 in their first year after graduation. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $125,246 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. About 26% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,541 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,944 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,833 in their first year after graduation. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

Scripps College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,612 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#16

Pitzer College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,658 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,476 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in CA

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Political Scientists $71,521
Legislators $167,600
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Policy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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