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Public Policy in North Carolina

Public Policy Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 455 students earned their Public Policy degrees in NC.

A Public Policy major is the 69th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 23,390 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 North Carolina

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $90,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,785.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 59% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,414.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $15,018.

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Public Policy Careers in NC

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Education Professors 10% $63,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Public Administration 379
Human Services 12
Community Organization & Advocacy 1

View all majors related to Public Policy

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