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
Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to public policy. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
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.
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Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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