Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Saint Peter’s 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 Jersey colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Saint Peter’s College

Also known as Saint Peter's

601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ

Saint Peters is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Saint Peters is nearly 3,000 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Peter's College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1253 to 1560 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Saint Peters has an admissions rate of 67 percent of which only 23 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at spc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,600 annually. Saint Peter's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Saint Peter's College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students should take a look at the school's spc.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Peter’s College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• 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).