Public Policy at Liberty University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Policy, take a look at what Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 public policy degrees were awarded at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Public Policy Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s Public Policy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 96 |
Earnings for Public Policy Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty University’s Public Policy program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,253 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $47,349 |
| 4 years | $61,311 |
| 5 years | $70,825 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Policy graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $61,311, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Policy graduates at Liberty University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Policy graduates at Liberty University are 28% women (33) and 72% men (85).
Public Policy Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 46 master’s public policy graduates at Liberty University, 35% were women (16) and 65% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 22% of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 33%.*
Public Policy Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Among the 13 doctoral public policy degrees awarded at Liberty University, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 46% of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University, above the national average of 31%.*
*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 Liberty University
This Public Policy program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 118 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates
Those who complete Public Policy program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. Here 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.