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Public Policy Schools in Missouri

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

In this state, Public Policy is the 171st most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Bachelor’s Degree 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 53.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Missouri

There are 14,410 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Missouri

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $78,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 7 colleges in Missouri that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

In their early career, Missouri Southern grads earn an average salary of $33,600. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,571 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Park University

Parkville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,444 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Park University.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,847 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,039.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,811 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This public school has an average net price of $16,718.

Public Policy Careers in MO

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Education Professors 18% $69,430
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Legislators 9% $18,930
Social Scientists 5% $69,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Social Work 924
Public Administration 368
Human Services 283
Community Organization & Advocacy 5
Other Public Administration 1

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