# St. Mary's College of Maryland: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

St. Mary's City, MD. IPEDS 163912, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-marys-college-of-maryland/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,629
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,232 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,000 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$424

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,232 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,889 | $12,047 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,053 | $50,261 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,033 | $62,688 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,796 | $82,549 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,173 | $104,971 | 3.2 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $69,232 | $22,000 | $18,441 | 70% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $123,670 Lexington Park, MD, $131,810 MD, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Lexington Park, MD, $65,550 MD, $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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