Public Policy at University of Utah
If you are interested in studying Public Policy, you may want to check out the program at University of Utah. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 public policy degrees were granted at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Many students take online classes at University of Utah. Of 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Public Policy Rankings at University of Utah
Rankings can help you compare University of Utah’s Public Policy program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 96 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Policy graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Policy graduates at University of Utah are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Public Policy Master’s Program at University of Utah
Among the 17 master’s public policy graduates at University of Utah, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Public Policy master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, lower than 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 University of Utah
The Public Policy program at University of Utah breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Policy Analysis | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Policy Graduates
Students who finish Public Policy program at University of Utah 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.