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Public Policy in Michigan

Public Policy Schools in Michigan

268 students earned Public Policy degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

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 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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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
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,792.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,449. 86% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech. A typical student attending Michigan Tech will pay a net price of $16,283.

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Public Policy Careers in MI

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Education Professors 13% $72,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Public Administration 263
Community Organization & Advocacy 50

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