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Public Policy Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 104 students earned their Public Policy degrees in NY.

In this state, Public Policy is the 129th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 77
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 63,990 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 New York

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $122,440, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#2

The New School

New York
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,274 after earning their degree at this institution. 20% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,119. 63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,822. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#5

Niagara University

Niagara University
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,635. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,773 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Policy Careers in NY

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Education Professors 18% $76,060
Legislators 7% $92,140
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Social Work 4,606
Public Administration 1,639
Community Organization & Advocacy 72
Other Public Administration 33
Human Services 1

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