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, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2021, 99 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UT Austin. This makes it the #7 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $59,367 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $58,341.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The public policy program at UT Austin awarded 99 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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