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Public Administration in Illinois

Public Administration Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 213,870 people employed in jobs related to a Public Admin degree, compared to 5,275,010 nationwide.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Illinois

Public Admin grads earn an average of $133,129 in the state and $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,249 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Administration Careers in IL

Some of the careers Public Admin majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Supply Chain Managers 13% $138,103
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $76,615
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 11% $75,454
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Legislators 9% $167,600
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $66,890
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Admin.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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