# Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's degree)

CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/public-policy-analysis

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $69,656 across 34 colleges (middle half $64,389–$78,752); median federal debt $22,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Public Policy: median $73,321 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Managers | 9% | not reported | — |
| Management Analysts | 5% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | 4% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Public Relations And Fundraising Managers | 3% | $136,470 | 5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Chief Executives And Legislators | 2% | not reported | — |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 2% | $62,890 | -0.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $70,080 (3) | — |
| CT | $64,389 (6) | — |
| VA | $66,177 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $74,511
2. University of Redlands (CA): $70,080
3. William & Mary (VA): $69,118
4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $66,177
5. Regent University (VA): $60,776
6. University of California-Riverside (CA): $58,504

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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