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Public Policy Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 170 students earned their Public Policy degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 44th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 144
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 50.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 21,420 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 Michigan

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $95,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in Michigan that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,384.

Public Policy Careers in MI

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Legislators 7% $19,610
Social Scientists 4% $72,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Social Work 1,332
Public Administration 263
Community Organization & Advocacy 50

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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