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Public Policy at University of Delaware

If you plan to study Public Policy, you may want to check out the program at University of Delaware. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Delaware is in Newark, DE.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 public policy degrees were awarded at University of Delaware.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Delaware

Many students take online classes at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Public Policy Rankings at University of Delaware

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Delaware’s Public Policy program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 96

Earnings for Public Policy Graduates from University of Delaware

Graduates of University of Delaware’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	$36,841
4 years	$54,741
5 years	$67,947

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Policy graduates from University of Delaware report median earnings of $54,741, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Policy graduates from University of Delaware is $25,336.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Public Policy graduates at University of Delaware, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Policy graduates at University of Delaware are 68% women (26) and 32% men (12).

Public Policy Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 31 bachelor’s public policy graduates at University of Delaware, 68% were women (21) and 32% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 19% of Public Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 45%.*

Public Policy Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Among the 7 master’s public policy degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 University of Delaware

This Public Policy program at University of Delaware breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Policy Graduates

Students who finish Public Policy program at University of Delaware pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Policy graduates, 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.