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Public Policy at Washington State University

If you plan to study Public Policy, take a look at what Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University sits in Pullman, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 public policy degrees were awarded at Washington State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Many students take online classes at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Public Policy Rankings at Washington State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Washington State University’s Public Policy program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Public Policy Graduates from Washington State University

Students who complete Washington State University’s Public Policy program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,057
2 years	$42,682
4 years	$52,378
5 years	$54,659

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Policy graduates from Washington State University report median earnings of $52,378, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Policy graduates at Washington State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Policy graduates at Washington State University are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).

Public Policy Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 3 bachelor’s public policy graduates at Washington State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Public Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, above the national average of 45%.*

*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 Washington State University

This Public Policy program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis	3

Best-Paid Careers for Public Policy Graduates

Those who complete Public Policy program at Washington State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.