by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University of Southern Maine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public policy from University of Southern Maine. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
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Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Southern Maine make a median salary of $51,576 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
Of the 17 public policy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Southern Maine, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 Southern Maine.
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