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 U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in public policy from U of U. This makes it the #63 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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U of U 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 of U Online Learning page.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from U of U make a median salary of $61,434 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public policy master's degrees went to men and 75% went to 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 Utah with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 44 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.