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Public Policy at Iowa State University

Public Policy at Iowa State University

If you plan to study Public Policy, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates

Graduates of the Public Policy program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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