Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at University of Washington – Bothell Campus 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 Washington colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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University of Washington – Bothell Campus

Also known as UWB, UW-B, UW-Bothell

1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA

UWB provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bothell, Washington and publically funded. Approximately 3,300 students are enrolled yearly at UWB.

Areas of study available at UWB include but are not limited to:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Computer

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1350 to 1700 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. UWB has an acceptance rate of about 74 percent of which only 34 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Washington - Bothell Campus vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $11,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. Housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.bothell.washington.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Washington – Bothell Campus 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

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $69840
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Annual Salary: $109610

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).