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Public Policy in Maine

Public Policy Schools in Maine

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Maine

3,430 people in the state and 974,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Policy.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. ME

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a Public Policy grad in the state is $125,282, compared to a typical salary of $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. ME

Our data covers 2 colleges in Maine offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,251 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,457 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in ME

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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