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Public Policy in Mississippi

Public Policy Schools in Mississippi

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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Mississippi

There are 7,490 people in the state and 974,190 people in the nation working in Public Policy jobs.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. MS

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $113,887. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. MS

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Mississippi

University
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,995 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,857 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,423 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,805 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 49% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in MS

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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