Public Administration at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Public Administration, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 public administration degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Administration graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 53% women (16) and 47% men (14).
Public Administration Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 27 master’s public administration graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Students who finish Public Administration program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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