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Public Policy in Connecticut

Public Policy Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 165 students earned their Public Policy degrees in CT.

A Public Policy major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Bachelor’s Degree 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Connecticut

There are 7,110 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $79,650, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

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#2

Trinity College

Hartford
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

An average student at Trinity Bantams will pay a net price of $37,118. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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#3

Yale University

New Haven
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. An average student at Yale will pay a net price of $18,535.

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#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,127. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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Public Policy Careers in CT

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Education Professors 4% $75,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Human Services 272
Public Administration 135
Community Organization & Advocacy 17

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