Public Administration

Master's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 44.04

$59,815Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,041Median earnings 4 years after
$80,598Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $59,815 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). Median debt is $41,000, about 69% of first-year earnings.

Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (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
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$51,703$33,859
Aurora University
Aurora
$42,605—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $59,815 one year after graduation and $80,598 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.