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Public Policy Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 263 students earned their Public Policy degrees in MD.

A Public Policy major is the 64th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Bachelor’s Degree 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Maryland

15,200 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 Maryland

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $98,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in Maryland that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

#3

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

In their early career, SMCM grads earn an average salary of $42,860. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,448.

Public Policy Careers in MD

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Education Professors 9% $67,050
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Legislators 0% $37,080
Political Scientists 0% $129,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Work 1,072
Public Administration 254
Human Services 167
Community Organization & Advocacy 6
Other Public Administration 4

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View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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