# The University of Texas at Dallas: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

Richardson, TX. IPEDS 228787, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,837
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,209 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,750 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,447

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,209 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,814 | $54,588 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 3.5 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $66,209 | $16,750 | $18,267 | 76% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $121,640 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $114,150 TX, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $66,200 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $58,070 TX, $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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