# Brown University: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217156, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brown-university/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,161
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,962 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,345 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$25,306

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,962 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,031 | $8,490 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,858 | $24,486 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,219 | $67,795 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $44,937 | $187,837 | 3.4 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $94,962 | $10,345 | $25,184 | 96% |
| University of Rhode Island | $51,697 | $23,500 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $119,260 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $119,260 RI, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $52,470 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $51,420 RI, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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