# University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

Waterbury, CT. IPEDS 436818, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-waterbury-campus/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,424
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,389 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,964 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in CT: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (6 colleges, $64,389): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,267

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,389 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,604 | $24,489 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $5,463 | $23,873 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,490 | $50,211 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,621 | $68,264 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,538 | $89,751 | 3.4 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | $82,638 | $23,161 | $34,832 | 84% |
| University of Connecticut | $64,389 | $25,964 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $64,389 | $25,964 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $64,389 | $25,964 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $64,389 | $25,964 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $64,389 | $25,964 | $16,403 | 65% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $125,190 Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $130,790 CT, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Waterbury-Shelton, CT, $60,110 CT, $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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