Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

CIP 44.05

$54,079Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,523Median earnings 4 years after
$71,991Median earnings 5 years after
$20,391Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Stony Brook University earn a median of $54,079 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). Median debt is $20,391, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The New School
New York
$69,579$61,796
Teachers College at Columbia University
New York
$56,168$41,599

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Stony Brook University make?

The median salary is $54,079 one year after graduation and $71,991 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,391.

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