Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Princeton 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 Jersey colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Princeton University

Also known as Princeton Seminary, PTS

64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ

Princeton University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Princeton, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Approximately 7,700 students are enrolled per year at Princeton University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Princeton University offers:

• Social Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• History
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Princeton University. Scores in a range of 31 to 34 on the ACT or 2110 to 2380 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 8% of students who applied are accepted to the school.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,300 each year. Princeton University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Princeton University Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at princeton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Princeton Seminary, PTS has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 110

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).