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. In addition, we cover how UNC Chapel Hill ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public policy majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill is $39,751. This is higher than $37,566, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, public policy students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Of the 186 public policy students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNC Chapel Hill, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 60 |
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