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Public Policy in Maryland

Public Policy Schools in Maryland

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Maryland

There are 28,340 people in the state and 974,190 people in the nation working in Public Policy jobs.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. MD

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Maryland

Public Policy grads earn an average of $139,709 in the state and $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. MD

There are 3 colleges in Maryland that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,509 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 45%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $89,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,498 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in MD

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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