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Public Policy Analysis at Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,614/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (107,800 openings/yr)

ROI 17.9x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Policy Analysis graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$553K	$548K	$503K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.1x	17.9x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.8x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,520

Out-of-state: $70,160 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,588

-46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,642

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,614 at Empire State University come in 13% above the national median of $46,424 for Public Policy Analysis programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Policy Analysis programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Policy Analysis's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $52,614 far exceeding the $23,642 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #9 of 40 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Policy Analysis program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Empire State University

with a mid-sized student body of 7,046 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Policy Analysis at Empire State University?

A score of 56/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Public Policy Analysis field.

Will AI replace Public Policy Analysis careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $503,269 in decade earnings vs $552,623 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Empire State University's Public Policy Analysis program stand out?

Ranked #9 of 40 programs nationally, Empire State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →