Public Policy Analysis
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$71,723Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,618Median earnings 4 years after
$84,462Median earnings 5 years after
$40,156Median federal debt
125Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $71,723 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 $40,156, about 56% of first-year earnings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $71,723 one year after graduation and $84,462 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,156.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.