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Public Policy Schools in Nevada

12 students earned Public Policy degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Policy is the 50th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Nevada

4,330 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 Nevada

Public Policy grads earn an average of $79,120 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV. 96% of students get financical aid.

Public Policy Careers in NV

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310
Education Professors 23% $49,150
Social Scientists 23% $79,030
Legislators 17% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Social Work 235
Public Administration 78

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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