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Public Policy in Georgia

Public Policy Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 20,350 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a Public Policy grad in the state is $141,118, compared to a typical salary of $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. GA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Georgia offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $87,556 after earning their degree at this institution. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,288 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,074 in their first year after graduation. About 37% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Young Harris College

Young Harris

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,606 a year. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,273 a year. With an admission rate of 66%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#7

Emory University

Atlanta

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $61,856 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Public Policy Careers in GA

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Political Scientists $71,521
Legislators $167,600
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Policy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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