Doctor’s Degrees in Public Policy
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
In 2020-2021, 241 doctor's degrees were awarded to public policy majors. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,153 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,603 |
| Graduate Certificate | 343 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 241 |
| Basic Certificate | 90 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public policy is $77,523. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $77,523 and the high is $77,523.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public policy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public policy. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public policy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 96 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 53 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public policy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public policy students seekinga doctor's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The public policy program at Harvard University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. The public policy program at Brandeis University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The public policy program at George Mason University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at UNLV. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UMBC. Of these students, 58% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UT Dallas. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,841 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at UTHealth. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at UARK. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The public policy program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Capella University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Capella University. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Southern University and A & M College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,973 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,336 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from Southern University and A & M College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at New School University. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from GWU. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at UMass Boston.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. About 50% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at U-M. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for public policy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. The public policy program at Michigan Technological University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Southern Maine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 per year. The public policy program at University of Southern Maine awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public policy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public policy majors at USC. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public policy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 680 |
| Public Administration | 377 |
| Human Services | 82 |
| Other Public Administration | 37 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 23 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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