Overview

Public Policy students typically are deeply involved in their communities, are leaders in on- and off-campus organizations, and follow issues of interest at home and in our global society.

Albion College students who pursue public policy as a major are also members of the College’s Gerald Ford Institute for Public Service. Created by the 38th U.S. president in 1977, the Institute has a long history of its graduates becoming successful advocates for the greater good.

What Will You Learn as a Public Policy Major?

Majors in public policy learn the ins and outs of the mechanisms by which governments interact with the people for the common good.

You will draw on the principles, practices and research methods of the social sciences and philosophy and build theoretical and analytical skills that are relevant to today’s most pressing global issues.

Careers & Outcomes

The public policy major prepares students for careers in government, for private-sector careers related to government policy, or for careers with a range of nonprofits and international organizations. It also provides strong preparation for students planning on attending law school or earning a master’s degree or Ph.D. in public policy, public administration, public health or social policy.

Job Titles

Policy analyst
City manager
Lobbyist
Human resources administrator
Social worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Public Policy

Economic Statistics

Methods in Anthropology

Econometrics

Race and Ethnicity
Contemporary Moral Problems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling admission for national.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albion, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Records must be official and sent directly by a school counselor

Official test results from the SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS.

Application Essay

Letter of Recommendation

If there are more than four months between your high school graduation and your first term at Albion, you should also submit an explanation of your activities over this time

Official transcripts, mark sheets, and exam results showing results for all courses attempted and completed

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57880 USD / year

≈ 57880 USD / year
Out-of-State

57880 USD / year

≈ 57880 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57880 USD / year

≈ 57880 USD / year

Living costs

Albion

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What Will You Learn as a Public Policy Major?

Careers & Outcomes

Job Titles

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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