Public Policy Degree

The public policy program at Pomona College prepares students for careers as legislators and politicians, political staff, policy researchers, and lobbyists. The program focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Program courses include: role of economics 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 application to specific public policy topics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer public policy degrees.

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Pomona College (PLNU)

3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA

Pomona College, located in Claremont, California, was founded in 1887 to bring northeastern style education to the American southwest. The school prides itself on its low student to teacher ratio, which allows for more personal educational opportunities and allows students to approach professors and instructors with ease.

Pomona College enrolls approximately 1500 students a year, evenly divided between males and females, and offers a large number of resources to those students through modern facilities, a 2 million volume library, sports and recreation center, an aquatics center and more. The school provides quality education and service, and is constantly updating programs and facilities to meet modern student needs.

Academics

Pomona College offers a number of majors that allow students to choose the one that best reflects their goals. Programs typically take four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree, which may b e used to pursue employment or to further one's education at the graduate level. Minor degrees are also available, allowing students to study a second area of interest. Major courses are taken alongside general education requirements, with additional courses filled out through electives as part of the liberal arts tradition of the school.

Programs offered include:

• Art History
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Mathematics
• Middle Eastern Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions to Pomona College require students to submit a completed application, along with letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis, and as such there is no standard set of admissions requirements, though academic excellence is highly valued by the admissions committee. Once the material is reviewed a decision will be rendered and the student notified. If accepted, documentation will be provided to prepare the student for enrollment at Pomona College.

Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as provide tax information and submit CalGrant GPA forms (if a California resident) to the school. The information provided will be used to determine financial need and program eligibility. Once the aid packet is developed funds will be disbursed.

Students Enrolled in the Public Policy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PLNU offers a bachelor's degree program in public policy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Annual Salary: $61440

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).