Public Administration at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Master's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in public administration earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 120 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $77,525 | $68,269 | #185 | — |
| 121 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $77,502 | $73,766 | #153 | $67,724 |
| 122 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $77,421 | $76,957 | #134 | $58,115 |
| 123 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $77,237 | $75,885 | #143 | $61,014 |
| 124 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $77,113 | $73,085 | #160 | $55,757 |
| 125 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $77,071 | $78,359 | #113 | $55,873 |
| 126 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $76,945 | $70,065 | #177 | $53,777 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $126,156 | $97,576 | #43 of 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,886 | $74,431 | #312 of 861 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | $97,984 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,965 | $61,962 | #168 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,243 | $52,565 | #8 of 16 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,271 | $60,442 | #201 of 453 |
| Public Health | $71,142 | $54,701 | #144 of 201 |
| Human Services | $66,186 | $48,311 | #5 of 23 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,629 | $57,079 | #49 of 58 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $58,462 | $48,357 | #231 of 322 |
| Journalism | $49,368 | — | #21 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,014 one year after graduating and $77,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,525.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · Methodology
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.