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Public Policy in California

Public Policy Schools in California

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in California

In this state, there are 92,780 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in California

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $141,576. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 18 colleges in California offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,932 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,527 in their first year after graduation. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Pomona College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,100 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $125,246 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,474 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 26% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,541 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,944 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,833 a year. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#15

Scripps College

Claremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,612 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#16

Pitzer College

Claremont

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,658 a year. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,476 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in CA

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Legislators 9% $167,600
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Political Scientists 5% $71,521
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Policy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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