by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Dallas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Dallas as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #83 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 83 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Texas | 7 of 7 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 10 |
The following degree levels are offered in public policy at UT Dallas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
UT Dallas is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,475 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Dallas, public policy students borrow a median amount of $16,750 in student loans. This is below $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% 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 Dallas with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Dallas granted 15 bachelor’s completions in international policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
UT Dallas awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Dallas. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Policy | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 8 |
