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. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for public policy. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 57 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in public policy from U-M. This makes it the #4 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public policy in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $49,685. This is higher than $44,740, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from U-M make a median salary of $75,277 a year. 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 102 students who earned a master's degree in Public Policy from U-M in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 44 |
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