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Public Policy Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 167 students earned their Public Policy degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 42nd most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 15,200 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $98,920, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $49,729 after graduation. 66% of the teachers are full time.

Public Policy Careers in MD

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Education Professors 9% $67,050
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Legislators 0% $37,080
Political Scientists 0% $129,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Work 693
Public Administration 171
Human Services 13
Community Organization & Advocacy 6

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