Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 44.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,504Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Portland State University earn a median of $73,504. 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 Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$60,750—
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$60,750—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $73,504.

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