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 #8 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,252 a year. This is higher than $44,740, 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 $44,696 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 $46,132.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
The public policy program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.