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Public Policy in New York

Public Policy Schools in New York

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 66,610 people employed in jobs related to a Public Policy degree, compared to 974,190 nationwide.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a Public Policy grad in the state is $154,288, compared to a typical salary of $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 15 colleges in New York offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $70,710 a year. The school admits about 8% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Empire State University

Saratoga Springs

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,821 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 46%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,630 a year.

#3

Barnard College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,946 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,469 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,244 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 49%, getting in takes some planning. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Hamilton College

Clinton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,320 a year. The school admits about 12% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,393 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

The New School

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,730 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#10

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,344 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,956 a year. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#13

Hofstra University

Hempstead

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,815 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#14

Keuka College

Keuka Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,855 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#15

Siena College

Loudonville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,632 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in NY

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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