by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Michigan. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan as a strong choice for public policy, ranked #22 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 22 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Michigan | 1 of 2 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 9 |
Here is each degree level granted in public policy at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 123 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan earn a median of $85,680 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, public policy students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
U of Michigan conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
Graduate study is also available at U of Michigan. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 123 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Policy | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 29 |
