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Public Policy Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 8 students earned their Public Policy degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 119th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 100.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Louisiana

6,630 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $72,880, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,782 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,104.

Public Policy Careers in LA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Legislators 9% $21,900
Education Professors 8% $56,680
Social Scientists 7% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Social Work 591
Community Organization & Advocacy 130
Public Administration 113

View all majors related to Public Policy

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