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Programs in Public Policy Analysis

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Public policy analysis concentrates on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Students are instructed in the role of economic 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 applications to specific public policy topics.

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Stanford University

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Arizona State University

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Carnegie Mellon University

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Brigham Young University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Georgetown University
Washington, DC		$39,036 7,590 220 Master's (220)
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA		$37,012 10,200 217 Master's (210), Doctoral (7)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 208 Certificate (7), Bachelor's (124),
Master's (77), Doctoral (0)
Duke University
Durham, NC		$38,741 6,578 193 Bachelor's (132), Master's (61)
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL		$41,853 5,391 187 Bachelor's (49), Master's (128),
Doctoral (10)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ		$35,340 5,069 182 Bachelor's (76), Master's (96),
Doctoral (10)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA		$24,008 19,700 159 Certificate (11), Master's (133),
Doctoral (15)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 159 Certificate (10), Bachelor's (57),
Master's (90), Doctoral (2)
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA		$43,160 6,366 148 Bachelor's (21), Master's (126),
Doctoral (1)
Maryland
College Park, MD		$24,831 26,922 139 Certificate (20), Master's (114),
Doctoral (5)
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Public Policy Analysis Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 62 2%
Associate 4 0%
Bachelor's 1,007 30%
Master's 2,164 64%
Doctoral 153 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,536 45%
Female 1,854 55%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 268 9%
Black or African American 274 9%
Hispanic or Latino 168 6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 22 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,929 64%
Other/Unknown 346 12%
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Public Policy Analysis Internships

Job Title:Investment Officer I, Public Employees' Retirement System
Description:As the nation??s largest public pension fund with investments that span both the domestic and international markets managing assets of $228.5 billion as of May 16, 2012, the California Public Employees?? Retirement System??s success is...
Company:Calpers
Location:Sacramento, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:CalPERS
Job Title:Intern
Description:Corporate Statement Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80...
Company:Apollo Group
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Apollo Group
Job Title:Information Systems Intern - 2012 Spring Seme
Description:RESPONSIBILITIES: You can make a difference at one of the nation's leading health non-profits. Join the American Lung Association in the fight against tobacco, lung cancer, asthma, emphysema, air pollution and lung health issues that...
Company:American Lung Association
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/16/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Director Health Policy & Reimbursement
Description:Director Health Policy & Reimbursement Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Medical Device Executive level job, up to 170k base, plus bonuses, etc Candidates should come from a much higher ranking: eg: a Vice President at a Pharma company or other...
Company:A New Beginning Genesis 2
Location:Raleigh, NC
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Job Spider
Job Title:Student Intern
Description:Overall Purpose: Summer internship program for students interested in public policy analysis and development. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Dependent on the projects assigned, this internship opportunity is for highly qualified...
Company:AT&T
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Director of PR, Marketing & Communications
Description:Company: HD Supply Job ID: 69697 Position Title: Director of PR, Marketing & Communications Working Location: GA201 GA Atlanta 3100 Cumberland Blvd Employment Status: Full-Time Required Experience: Not Indicated Required Education: Not...
Company:Hd Supply
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Summer Fellow
Description:POSITION DESCRIPTION | The company seeks full-time summer Fellows for 10 to 12 weeks in our New York City office or potentially in our Washington, D.C. office, starting in May or early June. Fellows are asked to take on responsibilities in...
Company:Hr&a Advisors
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:Advocacy & Policy Intern
Description:The YWCA USA is currently accepting applications for 2012 Advocacy & Policy intern. Positions are unpaid and available from June-August on a semester, trimester and flex schedule; and are open to college and graduate students. Applicants...
Company:YWCA USA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Summer Research & Policy Internship - Interna
Description:Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform...
Company:Food & Water Watch
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:1/23/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:U.S. Climate Policy Intern
Description:Overview: WRI's Climate and Energy Program (CEP) seeks a U.S. Climate Policy Intern to work on U.S. energy efficiency and climate change policy through research and analysis on policy design options and implications. WRI's domestic climate...
Company:World Resources Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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