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Public Policy in Georgia

Public Policy Schools in Georgia

144 students earned Public Policy degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 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 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
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: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Georgia Tech will pay a net price of $14,588. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Georgia Tech.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,202. 95% of students get financical aid.

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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
Education Professors 13% $71,570

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

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

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