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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how William & Mary ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in public policy. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in public policy from William & Mary. This makes it the #89 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at William & Mary is $36,703. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William & Mary was $1,402 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 public policy majors earned their bachelor's degree from William & Mary. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary 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 William & Mary Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from William & Mary in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at William & Mary.
More about our data sources and methodologies.