Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at New England College 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 Hampshire colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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New England College (NEC)

79-6 South River Road, Bedford, NH

New England College is a nonprofit private institution located in Henniker, NH and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Over 2,000 students enroll at New England College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New England College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. New England College accepts roughly 80% of students applying. Of those students admitted, about 18% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at nec.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $33,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,100 annually. New England College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for New England College is the "Pilgrims", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New England College offers a master's degree program in public policy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

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).