Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · Teachers College at Columbia University · New York, NY

CIP 44.05

$56,168Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,221Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,599Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Teachers College at Columbia University earn a median of $56,168 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 $41,599, about 74% of first-year earnings.

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
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$54,079$20,391

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Teachers College at Columbia University make?

The median salary is $56,168 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,599.

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