Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 New York colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

5200 S Park Ave, Hamburg, NY

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Geneva, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hobart William Smith Colleges is nearly 2,200 yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Roughly 60% of all applicant were accepted at Hobart William Smith Colleges, with 26% of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,400 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Hobart William Smith Colleges through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Annual Salary: $82940

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).