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Public & Social Service Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 2,690 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Illinois

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,499
Post-Master’s Certificate 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 152
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Illinois

227,030 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $66,150, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

574 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,994. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora.

481 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671.

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

#7

DePaul University

Chicago
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

#9

Dominican University

River Forest
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,645. In their early career, Dominican U grads earn an average salary of $44,152. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,911 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Public & Social Service Careers in IL

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Political Scientists 13% $81,390
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $40,090
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Social and Community Service Managers 8% $60,560
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $50,880
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $36,470
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $90,420
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700
Counselors 7% $34,110
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $29,950
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $52,000
Social Workers 5% $61,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $68,080
Legislators 4% $0
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
Education Professors 1% $52,560
Social Work Professors 0% $51,610
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010
Chief Executives -7% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -10% $74,170

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Legal Professions 2,368
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 797
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 347
Military Technologies & Sciences 6

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