by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UD stacks up against peers offering public policy.
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UD holds a strong position among schools offering public policy. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UD earn a median of $54,741 a year. This is below $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, public policy students borrow a median amount of $25,336 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
Read more about UD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at UD were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public policy majors at University of Delaware.
This public policy program at UD offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 38 |
UD granted 38 completions in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).