by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in public policy.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #21 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Amherst make a median salary of $49,213 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 50 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from UMass Amherst in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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