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Public Policy Schools in Louisiana

8 students earned Public Policy degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Policy major is the 190th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 100.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Louisiana

There are 6,630 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $72,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,782 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,104.

Public Policy Careers in LA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Legislators 9% $21,900
Education Professors 8% $56,680
Social Scientists 7% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Social Work 859
Community Organization & Advocacy 130
Public Administration 121

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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