Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Niagara 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 New York colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Niagara University

3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY

Niagara University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Niagara University, NY and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Niagara University has an annual student enrollment of over four thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to NU. Scores in a range of 21 to 25 on the ACT or 1380 to 1710 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. 76% of applicants are admitted to Niagara University, of which 26% choose to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students at Niagara University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The NU "Purple Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.niagara.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Niagara University offers a doctorate 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

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).