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 Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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Northwestern was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public policy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 9 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $48,558. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 public policy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 90 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 88 |
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