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Public Policy Schools in New Jersey

287 students earned Public Policy degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Master’s Degree 132
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
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Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New Jersey

20,790 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 New Jersey

Public Policy grads earn an average of $88,870 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
221 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.

#2

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

#3

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#4

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#6

Rowan University

Glassboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

Public Policy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
Education Professors 7% $78,960
Political Science Professors 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Social Work 1,893
Public Administration 403
Human Services 104
Other Public Administration 91

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