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Public Policy Schools in Connecticut

153 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Master’s Degree 70
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $22,974. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#2

Trinity College

Hartford
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,694. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#3

Yale University

New Haven
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,046 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $24,569. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Public Policy Careers in CT

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Political Science Professors 6% $77,570
Social Scientists 6% $78,670
Education Professors 4% $75,890
Legislators 3% $38,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Social Work 694
Human Services 272
Public Administration 135
Community Organization & Advocacy 17

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