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Public Policy at American University

If you are interested in studying Public Policy, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 98 public policy graduations were recorded at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Policy Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Public Policy program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#19 of 96
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#93 of 95

Earnings for Public Policy Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s Public Policy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,308
2 years	$60,771
3 years	$80,276
4 years	$93,951
5 years	$107,080

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Policy graduates from American University report median earnings of $93,951, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Policy graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Policy graduates at American University are 61% women (60) and 39% men (38).

Public Policy Master’s Program at American University

Of the 97 master’s public policy graduates at American University, 61% were women (59) and 39% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	12
Asian	7
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Policy Concentrations at American University

This Public Policy program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis	98

Top-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates

Those who complete Public Policy program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Policy majors, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.