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Public & Social Service in Illinois

Public & Social Service Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Illinois

305,730 people in the state and 7,872,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Administration & Social Service.

Public & Social Service Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Public Administration & Social Service grad in the state is $118,124, compared to a typical salary of $119,501 nationwide.

Public & Social Service Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Public Administration & Social Service degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,840 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,487 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Public & Social Service Careers in IL

Some of the careers Public Administration & Social Service majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Managers, All Other $95,684
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Compliance Managers $117,178
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Traffic Technicians $64,132
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044

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