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Public Policy in Pennsylvania

Public Policy Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Pennsylvania

53,110 people in the state and 974,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Policy.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Public Policy grads earn an average of $114,869. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,993.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 21 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Public Policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 21 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,186 a year. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,257 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#8

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,531 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,261 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,886 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Thiel College

Greenville

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,583 in their first year after graduation. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,047 a year. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#15

Chatham University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,270 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#16

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,777 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. The school admits about 98% of applicants. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,132 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,005 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#21

Ursinus College

Collegeville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,962 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Public Policy Careers in PA

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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