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Public Policy in New York

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Public Policy Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 382 students earned their Public Policy degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 126th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 278
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 63,990 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $122,440, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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

#1

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at SUNY Empire. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,042. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,779 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#3

Siena College

Loudonville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,425 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#6

The New School

New York
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,430. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 20% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Barnard College

New York
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,122. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,119. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

#9

Hamilton College

Clinton
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,991 a year. An average student at Hamilton will pay a net price of $22,107. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Hamilton.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,822. Graduates earn an average $56,507 after graduation.

Public Policy Careers in NY

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Education Professors 18% $76,060
Legislators 7% $92,140
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Social Work 5,784
Public Administration 1,899
Human Services 1,578
Community Organization & Advocacy 820
Other Public Administration 41

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