Also called: Policy researcher, Legislative analyst (education)
Researches and writes about education laws and policies for think tanks, governments, or advocacy groups.
Policy analysts track bills, analyze budgets, write briefs and op-eds, and brief lawmakers on topics like school funding or teacher pay.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's; master's in public policy or education common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Policy, Political Science, Education.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI summarizes bills, budgets and research and drafts briefs, so think tanks need fewer junior analysts; insight and contacts stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP Statistics, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.
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