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Public Policy Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 22 students earned their Public Policy degrees in WA.

A Public Policy major is the 89th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 13,710 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 Washington

Public Policy grads earn an average of $84,480 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,562.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300.

Public Policy Careers in WA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Education Professors 20% $65,570
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Political Scientists 17% $76,660
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Legislators 10% $48,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Social Work 403
Public Administration 287

View all majors related to Public Policy

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