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Public Policy Schools in Arkansas

8 students earned Public Policy degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 81st most popular major in the state out of a total 141 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 8,270 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $74,450, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

Public Policy Careers in AR

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Legislators 13% $18,920
Education Professors 10% $57,090
Political Science Professors 7% $72,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Public Administration 172
Social Work 130
Other Public Administration 62

View all majors related to Public Policy

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