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Public Policy Schools in Missouri

35 students earned Public Policy degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 98th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 65.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Missouri

14,410 people in the state and 740,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public policy.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $78,320, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Missouri that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at WUSTL. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Park University

Parkville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,619. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,039. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State.

Public Policy Careers in MO

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Education Professors 18% $69,430
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Legislators 9% $18,930
Social Scientists 5% $69,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Social Work 533
Public Administration 314
Human Services 10
Community Organization & Advocacy 5
Other Public Administration 1

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