Public Policy Analysis Major

Description: A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics. Is Public Policy Analysis the right major for you?
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Public Policy Analysis Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$38,470

Median Hourly Wage

$18.50*

Total Employed Nationally

65,710


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.