Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 44.05

$48,252Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,403Median earnings 4 years after
$70,196Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $48,252 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 $14,000, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Duke University
Durham
$60,501$10,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $48,252 one year after graduation and $70,196 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

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