Explore the intersection of public policy, technology, and our natural world. The major provides students with an opportunity to integrate their interests in science, technology, government, economics, and other social science fields while analyzing policy in terms of complex, interconnected systems.
Program skills
Capable of conducting scientific and applied research, are polished writers and speakers and have at their disposal a number of policy analysis tools, including cost/benefit analysis, decision analysis, and computer modeling techniques. Students will be prepared to assist in the policy analysis endeavors of a company, non-profit, or government agency.
Program job titles reported
Policy Analyst; Program Evaluator; Regulatory Affairs Specialist; Program Manager; Energy Efficiency Advisor; Research Assistant; Program Specialist
Select program hiring partners
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, McNabb Pharmacy & Home Healthcare, NFP Telecom, NY State Assembly, Senator Kristen Gillibrand Office
Industries
83%
Outcome Rates*
100%
Knowledge Rate
| Outcome | % of Students |
|---|---|
| Employed | 50.00% |
| Full-time Graduate Study | 33.00% |
| Alternative Plans | 0% |
Experiential Learning
Cooperative Education
Cooperative education, or co-op for short, is full-time, paid work experience in your field of study. And it sets RIT graduates apart from their competitors. It’s exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries. Learn more about how co-op at RIT is designed for your success.