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Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts

425 students earned Public Policy degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Policy major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 339
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.5%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 23,030 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 Massachusetts

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $88,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of the teachers are full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,797 a year. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $52,450 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,038.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 63% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#6

Tufts University

Medford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#10

Boston University

Boston
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Policy Careers in MA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Work 1,670
Public Administration 509
Community Organization & Advocacy 49
Other Public Administration 40
Human Services 12

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