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Public Policy Schools in Maine

27 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Policy is the 100th most popular major out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 88.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 3,060 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Maine

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $74,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,055. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at University of Southern Maine.

Public Policy Careers in ME

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Education Professors 0% $55,140
Social Scientists 0% $72,780
Political Science Professors 0% $78,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Social Work 352
Human Services 85
Public Administration 16

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