Public Administration Schools in Illinois
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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.
Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Illinois
Public Admin grads earn an average of $133,129 in the state and $136,126 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Administration Programs in 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%.
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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