Public Policy Schools in Massachusetts
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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.
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.
Most Popular Public Policy Programs in MA
There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
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.
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 |
Related Majors in Massachusetts
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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