Public Administration at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Master's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in public administration earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 87 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $83,478 | $79,454 | #107 | $51,800 |
| 88 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $83,344 | $84,736 | #65 | $64,946 |
| 89 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $83,252 | $84,643 | #66 | $67,986 |
| 90 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $82,907 | $81,456 | #92 | $62,849 |
| 91 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $82,864 | $86,003 | #56 | $63,996 |
| 92 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $82,476 | $85,379 | #60 | $54,613 |
| 93 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $82,135 | $82,619 | #81 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,849 one year after graduating and $82,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.