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Public Policy in Massachusetts

Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 34,030 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $154,701. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,493 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,267 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,491 a year. With an admission rate of 66%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,290 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,978 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in MA

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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