by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in public admin from NIU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $59,600 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from NIU in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 15 |
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