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Public Policy Schools in District of Columbia

320 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 310
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 11,480 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 District of Columbia

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $120,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
201 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Georgetown. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#3

American University

Washington
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,945 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

Public Policy Careers in DC

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Education Professors 11% $0
Political Science Professors 11% $103,850
Political Scientists 4% $123,130
Social Scientists 1% $100,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Administration 292
Social Work 205
Human Services 3

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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