by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 98 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UMCP. This makes it the #8 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,642 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, public policy students borrow a median amount of $54,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $46,132 for all public policy majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 101 public policy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at UMCP make a median salary of $65,892. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 129 public policy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
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