Careers

Public policy is developed through linkages between government, nonprofits/NGOs, academia and private businesses. As a graduate, you will be skilled to work in any of these sectors, in high impact research, advocacy and administrative, or management roles.

As an Oregon State public policy major, you’ll participate in a supervised practicum with a public, nonprofit, private or international organization that will result in a policy product for your portfolio that will help you stand out to prospective employers.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

A pathway to a Master of Public Policy degree

Oregon State Ecampus also delivers a Master of Public Policy program fully online. The BSPP program is a natural gateway for you to apply to graduate school and pursue a master’s in the same field.

Career advising

As a public policy graduate you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge for a wide range of career possibilities. Work directly with the public policy advisor to identify your areas of interest and possible career opportunities. Additional resources are also available Oregon State’s Career Development Center website.