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Public Policy Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 104 students earned their Public Policy degrees in TN.

In this state, Public Policy is the 103rd most popular major out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 41
Bachelor’s Degree 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Tennessee

18,020 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 Tennessee

Public Policy grads earn an average of $68,690 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,579. Graduates earn an average $44,048 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $33,035.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,904.

Public Policy Careers in TN

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Social Scientists 14% $61,230
Political Science Professors 11% $73,190
Education Professors 11% $61,200
Legislators 7% $20,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Social Work 1,237
Public Administration 107
Human Services 94
Community Organization & Advocacy 15
Other Public Administration 7

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