Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 44.05

$63,324Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$96,305Median earnings 4 years after

$81,298Median earnings 5 years after

$40,464Median federal debt

35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $63,324 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 $40,464, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $63,324 one year after graduation and $81,298 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,464.

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