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 UD ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UD. This makes it the #91 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,796 a year. This is less than $44,740, which is the national median of all public policy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in public policy from UD. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 64 |
| Public Administration | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.