Public Policy Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Public Policy is offered at 198 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Public Policy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.1% of Public Policy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,183 people earned theirPublic Policy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,466 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,461 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 243 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Public Policy of $83,181 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $83,181 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Public Policy. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,167 |
| Women | 1,703 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Policy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,372 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 238 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 356 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 259 | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 75 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 463 | 16.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 248 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Public Policy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Policy students seeking a master's degree is Duke University. This school awarded 278 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 235 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 227 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 198 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 189 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 175 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 123 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Public Policy Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,419 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 301 |
| International Policy Analysis | 276 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 104 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 83 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Policy that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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