Public Administration
Master's degree · Aurora University · Aurora, IL
$42,605Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at Aurora University earn a median of $42,605 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $73,260 | $44,568 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $65,378 | $46,243 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $62,849 | $30,500 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $61,014 | $31,525 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $59,815 | $41,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $51,703 | $33,859 |
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$64,819 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$64,532 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$63,938 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$56,992 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$55,060 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$51,605 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$51,437 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$50,809 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,086 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$48,843 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$44,614 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$44,282 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$44,150 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$41,856 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$39,482 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$38,382
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Administration graduates from Aurora University make?
The median salary is $42,605 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.