Public Administration at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in public administration earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 97 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $81,813 | $77,869 | #121 | $57,399 |
| 98 | Barry University Miami, FL | $81,625 | $86,879 | #48 | $66,107 |
| 99 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $81,363 | $74,088 | #152 | — |
| 100 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $81,041 | $79,622 | #105 | $59,815 |
| 101 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $81,029 | $71,355 | #168 | $67,584 |
| 102 | Park University Parkville, MO | $80,800 | $86,635 | #52 | $62,141 |
| 103 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $80,745 | $90,657 | #30 | $58,736 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,815 one year after graduating and $81,041 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.