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Public Policy Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 87 students earned their Public Policy degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 139th most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 26.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 43.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Georgia

19,450 people in the state and 740,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public policy.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Georgia

Public Policy grads earn an average of $86,810 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,974. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,072 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Mercer grads earn an average salary of $42,312. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,634 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

#5

Emory University

Atlanta
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#6

Young Harris College

Young Harris
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,417 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at YHC. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

Public Policy Careers in GA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Education Professors 13% $71,570
Legislators 11% $18,220
Social Scientists 10% $83,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Social Work 753
Public Administration 401
Human Services 198
Community Organization & Advocacy 33
Other Public Administration 3

View all majors related to Public Policy

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