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Public Policy Schools in North Carolina

463 students earned Public Policy degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Policy is the 51st most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 376
Master’s Degree 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 54.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 23,390 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 North Carolina

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $90,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
269 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

Public Policy Careers in NC

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Political Scientists 50% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Political Science Professors 10% $73,920
Education Professors 10% $63,460
Social Scientists 8% $68,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Social Work 1,757
Public Administration 469
Human Services 129
Other Public Administration 14
Community Organization & Advocacy 8

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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