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Public Policy in Oregon

Public Policy Schools in Oregon

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Oregon

There are 11,560 people in the state and 974,190 people in the nation working in Public Policy jobs.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. OR

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a Public Policy grad in the state is $140,850, compared to a typical salary of $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. OR

Our data covers 2 colleges in Oregon offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,459 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,313 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Public Policy Careers in OR

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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