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Public Policy in New York

Public Policy Schools in New York

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 66,610 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in New York

Public Policy grads earn an average of $154,288 in the state and $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 15 colleges in New York offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $70,710 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#2

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,821 in their first year after graduation. 46% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from New York pay around $7,630 a year in tuition.

#3

Barnard College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,946 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,469 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,244 in their first year after graduation.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,412 a year. The school admits about 49% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Hamilton College

Clinton

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,320 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,393 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

The New School

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,730 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#10

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,344 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#13

Hofstra University

Hempstead

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,815 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#14

Keuka College

Keuka Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,855 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#15

Siena College

Loudonville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,632 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in NY

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Science Research Assistants $41,630
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Political Scientists $71,521
Legislators $167,600
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Policy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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