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Public Policy in Georgia

Public Policy Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Georgia

20,350 people in the state and 974,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Policy.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Georgia

Public Policy grads earn an average of $141,118 in the state and $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. GA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Georgia offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $87,556 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 16%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,288 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,074 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 37% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Young Harris College

Young Harris

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,606 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,273 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 66% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#7

Emory University

Atlanta

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $61,856 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Public Policy Careers in GA

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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