# Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

Blacksburg, VA. IPEDS 233921, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,177 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,468 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Public Policy Analysis at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | $69,118 | $22,000 | $19,096 | 89% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $66,177 | $15,468 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Regent University | $60,776 | $24,500 | $19,923 | 57% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $106,640 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $129,270 VA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, $53,260 VA, $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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