by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Penn State University Park ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The public policy major at Penn State University Park is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Policy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,651 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $820 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,672 | $39,626 |
| Fees | $562 | $562 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,030 | $13,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Penn State University Park tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Public Policy from Penn State University Park in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.