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Public Policy in Massachusetts

Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 34,030 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $154,701. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,493 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 35% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,875 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,267 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,491 a year. About 66% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,290 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,978 after earning their degree at this institution. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Public Policy Careers in MA

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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