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Public Policy in Texas

Public Policy Schools in Texas

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Texas

93,890 people in the state and 974,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Policy.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Texas

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $127,673. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,114 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 61% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

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Rice University

Houston

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,544 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 8% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,018 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,535 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,940 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $83,078 in their first year after graduation.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,754 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in TX

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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