Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 44.05

$40,434Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,620Median earnings 3 years after
$77,862Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $40,434 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 $19,500, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$43,837$16,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from Southern Methodist University make?

The median salary is $40,434 one year after graduation and $77,862 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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