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

Princeton, NJ. IPEDS 186131, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/princeton-university/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,630
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $107,792 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $10,527 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$38,136

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $107,792 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $41 | $172 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $352 | $1,478 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $1,217 | $5,111 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $4,478 | $18,808 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $36,094 | $151,595 | 2.1 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $107,792 | $10,527 | $6,128 | 98% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $74,865 | $26,500 | $24,406 | 84% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $141,550 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $145,650 NJ, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $60,980 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $62,760 NJ, $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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