by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 58 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Brandeis. This makes it the #19 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,376 a year. This is higher than $37,566, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at Brandeis make a median salary of $46,126. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,341.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, public policy students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all public policy majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Brandeis University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in public policy from Brandeis. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 58 students who earned a master's degree in Public Policy from Brandeis in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brandeis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
| Other Public Administration | 1 |
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