by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering public policy. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $53,925 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, public policy graduates take on a median debt of $26,337 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public policy majors at Michigan State University.
The public policy program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 25 |
MSU granted 25 completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).