Marquette, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering public policy programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning public policy-related role is Economists at a median $106,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Policy Schools to Marquette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public policy programs near Marquette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marquette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Marquette.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,198
Avg net price
$14,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 95
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats
- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 183
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,253
Avg net price
$19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 230
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,562
Avg net price
$15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 188
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,799
Avg net price
$14,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,648
Avg net price
$13,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 206
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan public policy page.
Public Policy Wages Near Marquette
| Occupation |
Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
| Political Scientists |
$86,290 |
| Management Analysts |
$93,640 |
| Economists |
$106,350 |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$85,500 |
| Survey Researchers |
$101,550 |
| Compliance Officers |
$77,390 |
| General and Operations Managers |
$99,530 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts |
$95,420 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Marquette at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
20,691 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$55,825 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
46.2% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public policy schools are near Marquette, MI?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public policy programs near Marquette. The closest is Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI (66.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (66.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public policy roles in Michigan?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public policy-related roles in Michigan are: Economists ($106,350), Survey Researchers ($101,550), General and Operations Managers ($99,530). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?
Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette and has its own set of local public policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Marquette an affordable place to study public policy?
Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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