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. In addition, we cover how SMCM ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMCM was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Mary's College of Maryland handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMCM is $43,629. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SMCM paid an average of $450 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $300 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,116 | $28,192 |
| Fees | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,672 | $14,672 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,661 | $1,661 |
Learn more about SMCM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Mary's College of Maryland with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SMCM 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 SMCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at St Mary’s College of Maryland.
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