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Public Policy Schools in Kentucky

22 students earned Public Policy degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Policy is the 73rd most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 86.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Kentucky

There are 8,370 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Kentucky

Public Policy grads earn an average of $71,870 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

Public Policy Careers in KY

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Education Professors 8% $60,140
Political Science Professors 6% $77,240
Social Scientists 5% $71,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Social Work 859
Public Administration 122
Community Organization & Advocacy 37

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