by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIS highly for public administration, coming in at #143 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 143 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Illinois | 6 of 10 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 36 |
Here is each degree level granted in public administration at UIS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Springfield conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
UIS is not yet ranked for public administration at the bachelor’s level.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIS earn a median of $61,085 a year. This is below $73,367, the median for all majors at UIS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,503 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
Learn more about UIS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at UIS were Black or African American. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Springfield with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UIS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 49 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Administration | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Administration | 5 |