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 Brandeis ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Brandeis was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Brandeis. This makes it the #19 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,943 a year. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brandeis paid an average of $2,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,348 | $64,348 |
| Fees | $598 | $598 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,096 | $19,096 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 public policy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Brandeis. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Brandeis 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 Brandeis Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from Brandeis make a median salary of $64,496 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 96 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from Brandeis in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Brandeis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 39 |
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