Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at New Jersey Institute of Technology 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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New Jersey Institute of Technology

5518 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Newark, NJ, in a predominantly urban area. Around 8,900 students enroll at NJIT per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Engineering Technology
• Architecture
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students at New Jersey Institute of Technology scored in a range of 1010 - 1230 on the SAT. Approximately 69% of applicants are admitted to this school of which 36 percent choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $15,000, while nonresidents pay $28,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $8,800 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology "Highlanders" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at njit.edu.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Annual Salary: $86830
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 870

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).