by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $42,215. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public policy from Georgia State. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Georgia State does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 39 |
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