Public Policy Analysis at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$93,951
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$93,951
Public Policy Analysis
National Average
$70,175
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
54
Completers (IPEDS)
120
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$54,986
Median Debt
0.59
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$458/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$93,951
Median Earnings
Public Policy Analysis at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | $109,723 | $70,447 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $103,343 | — |
| Georgetown University | $99,796 | $99,635 |
| University of Chicago | $99,750 | $78,854 |
| George Washington University | $98,064 | $53,242 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $97,862 | $41,000 |
| Princeton University | $97,336 | — |
| George Mason University | $94,800 | $37,996 |
| American University (this school) | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $92,623 | $37,240 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis (current) | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.