Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA

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$50,929Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,435Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $50,929 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,186–$121,540).

Public Policy Analysis (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Harvard University
Cambridge
$87,444$70,447
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth
$67,722—
Brandeis University
Waltham
$64,496$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?

The median salary is $50,929 one year after graduation.

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