Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Public Policy in New Jersey

Find Schools Near

Public Policy Schools in New Jersey

135 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Policy major is the 37th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a public policy major is more popular with men than with women.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 36.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
undefined

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 20,790 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $88,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

undefined

There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. In their early career, Princeton grads earn an average salary of $84,713.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers Camden will pay a net price of $16,369. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Rutgers Camden grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158.

Public Policy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
Education Professors 7% $78,960
Political Science Professors 6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Social Work 1,144
Public Administration 369
Other Public Administration 17

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.