Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

CIP 44.05

$45,642Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,460Median federal debt
108Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $45,642 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,721 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,280–$104,068). Median debt is $20,460, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
$43,629$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $45,642 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,460.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.