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 #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2022, 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Online degrees for the NIU public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $62,849 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of public admin master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 11 |
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