by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Vanderbilt University stacks up against peers offering public policy.
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Vanderbilt University is a solid choice among schools offering public policy. In particular, it placed #21 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $72,427 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Asian. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public policy majors at Vanderbilt University.
This public policy program at Vanderbilt University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 25 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 8 |
Vanderbilt University conferred 25 degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 8 completions in education policy analysis in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (38%).