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Public Policy at The University of Texas at Dallas

22 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
10 Doctor's Degrees
Public Policy is one of the majors in the public administration & social service program at The University of Texas at Dallas.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.

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Public Policy Degrees Available at UT Dallas

UT Dallas Public Policy Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools 22
Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools 26
Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 30
Best Public Policy Schools 41

Popularity of Public Policy at UT Dallas

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UT Dallas. This makes it the #74 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Public Policy Graduates from UT Dallas Make?

$43,837 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Public Policy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,837 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Policy from UT Dallas Cost?

$14,564 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UT Dallas Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Dallas paid an average of $1,669 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $607 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,564 $40,064
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,832 $13,832
On Campus Other Expenses $3,780 $3,780

Learn more about UT Dallas tuition and fees.

UT Dallas Public Policy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The public policy program at UT Dallas awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in public policy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does UT Dallas Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Policy?

UT Dallas does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Dallas Online Learning page.

UT Dallas Public Policy Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in public policy from UT Dallas. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master's in public policy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 1

UT Dallas Public Policy Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.

Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 72

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