Public Policy Undergraduate Certificates
There are 198 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Public Policy. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of Public Policy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,183 people earned theirPublic Policy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Policy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,466 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,461 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 243 |
Earnings of Public Policy Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Public Policy of $83,181 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,429 |
| 4 years | $83,181 |
| 5 years | $95,174 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Public Policy majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Policy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 25.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 50.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Policy Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 248 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Public Policy. Learn more about the most popular below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 278 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 227 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 191 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 188 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 170 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 123 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 119 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 118 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 113 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Policy. This school awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Policy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Public Policy majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in Public Policy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Policy Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5,419 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 301 |
| International Policy Analysis | 276 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 104 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 83 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Policy that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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