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Public Policy in Michigan

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Public Policy Schools in Michigan

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

In this state, Public Policy is the 90th most popular major out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 144
Bachelor’s Degree 97
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 58.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Michigan

21,420 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 Michigan

Public Policy grads earn an average of $95,570 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Michigan that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $62,027. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 66% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,106 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#4

Albion College

Albion
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. An average student at Albion will pay a net price of $16,862. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

Public Policy Careers in MI

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Legislators 7% $19,610
Social Scientists 4% $72,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Social Work 2,413
Public Administration 386
Community Organization & Advocacy 293
Human Services 52

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