by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Cal Poly ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
This public policy program at Cal Poly includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 |
Cal Poly awarded 10 degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).