Public Policy Analysis master's degree programs in California

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$81,037Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco · Debt not reported$124,169 2University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$100,925 3University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Debt not reported$94,114 4Pepperdine UniversityMalibu · Debt not reported$81,037 5University of California, RiversideRiverside · Debt not reported$76,103 6University of California, IrvineIrvine · Debt not reported$75,045

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

19-4061Social Science Research Assistants

State median wage: $60,250
Middle 50% wage range: $41,670–$84,990
State employment: 5,300
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 4,900

10th–90th percentile: $38,060–$117,070

25-1065Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $124,890
Middle 50% wage range: $100,380–$165,810
State employment: 1,060
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 1,500

10th–90th percentile: $67,510–$212,210

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $97,900
Middle 50% wage range: $79,410–$120,840
State employment: 2,970
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $66,370–$147,410

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $165,110
Middle 50% wage range: $99,960–$357,220
State employment: 17,350
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,510–$381,560

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $141,480
Middle 50% wage range: $98,470–$205,390
State employment: 75,090
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $72,800–$274,660

25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $111,850
Middle 50% wage range: $79,040–$132,730
State employment: 3,100
Projected growth: +2.5%
Annual openings: 5,300

10th–90th percentile: $59,620–$159,270

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, San Francisco	San Francisco	$124,169	Not available
2	University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$100,925	Not available
3	University of Southern California	Los Angeles	$94,114	Not available
4	Pepperdine University	Malibu	$81,037	Not available
5	University of California, Riverside	Riverside	$76,103	Not available
6	University of California, Irvine	Irvine	$75,045	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Public Policy Analysis in California

What do Public Policy Analysis master's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $81,037 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, San Francisco has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.