2023 Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree School for You
Public Administration is the #71 most popular major in Illinois with 446 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the public admin doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Public Administration
Our analysis found University of Illinois at Springfield to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. UIS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Illinois at Chicago helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Illinois. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 386 |
| Ohio | 443 |
| Indiana | 1,198 |
| Wisconsin | 91 |
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Public Administration Related Rankings by Major
Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Public Admin
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,326 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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