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Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts

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

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 65th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 339
Bachelor’s Degree 119
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Massachusetts

23,030 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 Massachusetts

Public Policy grads earn an average of $88,120 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $20,050.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,752.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,459 a year.

#6

Tufts University

Medford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,494. 44% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $78,514 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Bentley.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,249 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,920.

Public Policy Careers in MA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Work 2,067
Public Administration 510
Human Services 301
Community Organization & Advocacy 196
Other Public Administration 50

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