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Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Claremont Graduate University prepares students for careers as legislators and politicians, political staff, policy researchers, and lobbyists. The program focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Program courses include: role of economics and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and application to specific public policy topics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Claremont Graduate University

50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA

Located in Claremont, California, Claremont Graduate University is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is close to two thousand students yearly. This school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities to offer graduate level awards in a number of programs.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost nearly $38,000 annually. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $7,000 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

  • Business Administration
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Psychology
  • Fine Studio Arts
  • Religious Studies

For more details regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.cgu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Public Policy program at Claremont Graduate University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 160
    • Average Annual Salary: $60470
  • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 80
    • Average Annual Salary: $65700

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Student Services

To help students and alumni, Claremont Graduate University may offer services to students like:

  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work