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Public Policy in Washington

Public Policy Schools in Washington

26 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Public Policy major is the 173rd 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 15
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Washington

There are 13,710 people in the state and 740,490 people in the nation working in public policy jobs.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Washington

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $84,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There are 3 colleges in Washington that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,495.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,484. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,768. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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Public Policy Careers in WA

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Education Professors 20% $65,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Public Administration 297
Human Services 239
Other Public Administration 6

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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