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Public Policy & Law

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

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What is Public Policy & Law?

This is a concentration within our Agricultural and Consumer Economics major. Our program is designed for students interested in governance and law. In this major, you'll analyze the impact of policies and social programs. You'll study the legal and institutional structures in which policies are developed. Students will also consider the special circumstances of public policy and law. These include policies relating to the environment, the agricultural and food sector, consumers, and international relations. With this degree, you’ll gain an understanding of the U.S. institutions that make and implement policies. You can apply directly into this concentration.

Career Options

  • Administration
  • Federal government
  • Law
  • Local government
  • Public policy
  • State government

Post-Graduation Success1

92% employed or continuing education

78% employed after graduation

14% attending graduate school

$51,576 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois House of Representatives, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Services Agency View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, New York University, Cornell University View All

Program Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
  • Experiences related to the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention2

3.9 years to degree

95% first-year retention rate

74% four-year graduation rate

83% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,342
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,222
  • Total: $37,492

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,462
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses:$18,562
  • Total: $56,952

International

  • Tuition: $34,410
  • Fees: $4,928
  • Expenses: $18,562
  • Total: $57,900

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1 Post-graduation data comes from the major that houses this particular concentration. Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the My Next Move website.

2 Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

3 "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.

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