Public Policy at The New School
If you plan to study Public Policy, take a look at what The New School. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The New School is located in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 public policy graduations were recorded at The New School.
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Online Class Availability at The New School
Online coursework is an option at The New School. Among 9,068 students, 205 (2%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Public Policy Rankings at The New School
These rankings give you a sense of how The New School’s Public Policy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #95 of 95 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #95 of 95 |
Earnings for Public Policy Graduates from The New School
Those who finish The New School’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 | $50,442 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
| 3 years | $68,670 |
| 4 years | $85,565 |
| 5 years | $93,060 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Policy graduates from The New School earn a median of $85,565, compared with $52,512 for all The New School graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Policy graduates at The New School, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Policy graduates at The New School are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).
Public Policy Master’s Program at The New School
Among the 11 master’s public policy degrees awarded at The New School, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at The New School, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Public Policy Doctoral Program at The New School
Of the 4 doctoral public policy degrees awarded at The New School, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Public Policy doctoral degree recipients at The New School, higher than 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 The New School
This Public Policy program at The New School offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Public Policy Analysis | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates
Graduates of the Public Policy program at The New School 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 |
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
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