General Public Policy Analysis Doctor’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Public Policy Analysis. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 21.3% of General Public Policy Analysis graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Public Policy Analysis Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,419 degrees were awarded toGeneral Public Policy Analysis majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Public Policy Analysis at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,201 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,003 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 202 |
Earnings of General Public Policy Analysis Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Public Policy Analysis of $83,181 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $83,181 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Public Policy Analysis students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Public Policy Analysis. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 119 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Public Policy Analysis graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 44.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 15.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 43 | 21.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 21.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Public Policy Analysis Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 200 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Public Policy Analysis. Learn more about the most popular below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 278 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 235 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 224 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 198 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 189 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 175 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 139 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 134 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Public Policy Analysis majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Public Policy Analysis here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in General Public Policy Analysis in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Public Policy Analysis that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Health Policy Analysis | 301 |
| International Policy Analysis | 276 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 104 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 83 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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