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Public Policy in West Virginia

Public Policy Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in West Virginia

There are 5,960 people in the state and 974,190 people in the nation working in Public Policy jobs.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. WV

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $115,308. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. WV

There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $57,877 in their first year after graduation. 94% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from West Virginia pay around $8,400 a year in tuition.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,873 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Public Policy Careers in WV

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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