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Public Policy Schools in Virginia

278 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Policy major is the 32nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 247
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a public policy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 18,370 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $110,090, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. 34% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 54% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

Public Policy Careers in VA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Social Scientists 16% $109,900
Political Science Professors 14% $0
Legislators 10% $18,950
Political Scientists 3% $141,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Public Administration 489
Social Work 374
Other Public Administration 8
Human Services 2
Community Organization & Advocacy 1

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