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Public Policy Schools in Texas

187 students earned Public Policy degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Policy is the 74th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.3%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.8%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 54,380 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 Texas

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $81,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 8 colleges in Texas that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $48,742.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,510. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,509. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $37,309.

Public Policy Careers in TX

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Legislators 16% $20,120
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Education Professors 13% $62,710
Social Scientists 7% $79,590
Political Scientists -2% $88,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Social Work 2,211
Public Administration 862
Human Services 5

View all majors related to Public Policy

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