The Public Policy major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Government, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Government, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Legislators SOC: 11-1031 Occupation: Legislators | $44,810 | 26,510 | N/A | N/A |
Medical and Health Services Managers SOC: 11-9111 Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,960 | 565,840 | N/A | N/A |
Political Scientists SOC: 19-3094 Occupation: Political Scientists | $139,380 | 5,950 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Social Science Research Assistants SOC: 19-4061 Occupation: Social Science Research Assistants | $58,040 | 32,940 | N/A | N/A |
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1065 Occupation: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,680 | 17,170 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,960 | 565,840 |
| 2023 | $110,680 | 515,100 |
| 2022 | $104,830 | 476,750 |
| 2021 | $101,340 | 436,770 |
| 2020 | $104,280 | 402,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,090 | 59,090 |
| 2023 | $73,240 | 60,860 |
| 2022 | $66,930 | 58,280 |
| 2021 | $63,910 | 58,780 |
| 2020 | $65,440 | 57,560 |