by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering public policy.
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Northwestern University is a solid choice among schools offering public policy. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 96 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,876 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, public policy students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is higher than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the public policy majors at Northwestern University.
This public policy program at Northwestern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 40 |
Northwestern University awarded 40 completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).