Public Policy Analysis

Master's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 44.05

$71,078Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,110Median earnings 4 years after
$110,885Median earnings 5 years after
$37,240Median federal debt
78Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $71,078 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 $37,240, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Public Policy Analysis (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$74,616$37,996
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$58,353$27,994

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $71,078 one year after graduation and $110,885 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,240.

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