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Public Policy Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 55 students earned their Public Policy degrees in AZ.

In this state, Public Policy is the 76th most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Arizona

Public Policy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a public policy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Arizona

14,090 people in the state and 740,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public policy.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $81,700, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Arizona that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. A typical student attending ASU - Tempe will pay a net price of $13,107. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,358. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Graduates earn an average $41,369 after graduation.

Public Policy Careers in AZ

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Education Professors 13% $72,380
Political Scientists 9% $0
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Legislators 6% $40,140
Social Scientists 4% $83,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public policy.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Social Work 577
Public Administration 519
Community Organization & Advocacy 38
Human Services 9

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