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. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in public policy from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #40 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $49,753. This is higher than $44,740, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, public policy students borrow a median amount of $30,914 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 $46,132.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public policy program at ASU - Tempe is $307 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $808 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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The public policy program at ASU - Tempe awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe public policy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $52,436. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
The public policy program at ASU - Tempe awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 81 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 6 |
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