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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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Northwestern was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public policy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,701 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,566 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, public policy students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 109 |
| Public Administration | 75 |
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