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Public Policy in Illinois

Public Policy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Illinois

34,560 people in the state and 974,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Policy.

Public Policy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Public Policy grad in the state is $120,813, compared to a typical salary of $127,993 nationwide.

Public Policy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Public Policy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Adler University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,760 in their first year after graduation.

#5

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.

#6

Knox College

Galesburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,306 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,024 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Policy Careers in IL

Some of the careers Public Policy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Legislators 9% $167,600
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Political Scientists 5% $71,521
Social Science Research Assistants 5% $41,630
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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