Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $76,849 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public policy from UT Austin were men.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public policy majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
This public policy program at UT Austin includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 123 |
UT Austin granted 123 degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).