2027 Best Other Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Other Public Administration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best other public administration schools.

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• Best Other Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Best Schools for Other Public Administration in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other public administration education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in Other Public Administration

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University Of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Other Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$53,344 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Illinois At Springfield the best school in the country for a degree in other public administration. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 other public administration degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Springfield in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other public administration degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Springfield generally make around $53,344. Typical student debt for the program is $24,925. More information about a degree in other public administration from University Of Illinois At Springfield

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National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Other Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$53,733 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong other public administration program will find one at National Louis University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit institution. National Louis University graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 other public administration students who graduated with this degree at National Louis University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other public administration degree recipients from National Louis University generally make around $53,733. National Louis University graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. More information about a degree in other public administration from National Louis University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.