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Public Policy Schools in Georgia

28 students earned Public Policy degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 116th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.1%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Georgia

19,450 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 Georgia

Public Policy grads earn an average of $86,810 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Georgia that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,974. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $34,072.

Public Policy Careers in GA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Political Science Professors 14% $86,720
Education Professors 13% $71,570
Legislators 11% $18,220
Social Scientists 10% $83,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Social Work 437
Public Administration 401
Human Services 17
Community Organization & Advocacy 2

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