Public Policy Associate Degrees
There are 198 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Public Policy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about100% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 6,183 degrees were awarded toPublic Policy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,466 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,461 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 243 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Public Policy of $83,181 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $83,181 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Public Policy students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Public Policy. About 88.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Policy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 77.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 248 colleges that offer a associate degree in Public Policy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Policy students seeking a associate degree is Duke University. This school awarded 278 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 235 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 227 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 224 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 198 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 191 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 189 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 175 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 160 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 152 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their associate degree in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their associate degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 118 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their associate degree in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 108 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Policy. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Policy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,419 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 301 |
| International Policy Analysis | 276 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 104 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 83 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Policy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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