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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate48 grads tracked

Public Policy Analysis at University of Michigan

Ranked 1st of 1 post-baccalaureate certificate programs in Public Policy Analysis by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$71,728
middle 50%: $40,342 – $97,476
Median · 5 years out
$110,004
middle 50%: $92,587 – $153,601
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Public Policy Analysis (post-baccalaureate certificate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Michigan's post-baccalaureate certificate program in Public Policy Analysis earn a median $71,728 one year after graduating, rising to $110,004 by year five. Figures are based on 48 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4 yrs
≈ $4,436 total interest

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