International Policy Analysis

Types of Degrees International Policy Analysis Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many international policy analysis graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	123
Master’s Degree	104
Graduate Certificate	16
Doctor’s Degree	5
Basic Certificate	4

What International Policy Analysis Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to international policy analysis were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for International Policy Analysis Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for International Policy Analysis Majors

international policy analysis majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for International Policy Analysis Majors

As a international policy analysis major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a International Policy Analysis Major?

People with a international policy analysis degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Political Science Professors	10.4%	$83,370
Political Scientists	2.7%	$117,570

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in International Policy Analysis?

The major attracts more women than men. About 75% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of international policy analysis majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	12
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	17
White	73
International Students	4
Other Races/Ethnicities	9

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in International Policy Analysis, too. About 3.3% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to International Policy Analysis

Some careers associated with international policy analysis require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for international policy analysis careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Bachelor’s Degree	3.2%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	1.6%
Master’s Degree	8.2%
Doctoral Degree	86.1%
Post-Doctoral Training	1.6%

Online International Policy Analysis Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	1	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	6	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	9	3
Post-Master’s	3	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to International Policy Analysis

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to international policy analysis.

Major	Number of Grads
General Public Policy Analysis	5,838
Health Policy Analysis	378
Other Public Policy Analysis	143
Education Policy Analysis	129

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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