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. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Michigan State. This makes it the #46 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 Michigan State is $43,005. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public policy program at Michigan State is $368 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $52,813 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
The public policy program at Michigan State awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 1 |
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