2023 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Public Administration Bachelor'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 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Administration program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Administration
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Springfield the most popular school in Illinois for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIS is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Women make up 75% of the public admin majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Lewis University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration schools in Illinois. Lewis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Romeoville.
Women make up 50% of the public admin majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Roosevelt University is a great place for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Blackburn College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration schools in Illinois. Located in the town of Carlinville, Blackburn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 386 |
| Ohio | 443 |
| Indiana | 1,198 |
| Wisconsin | 91 |
Public Administration Related Majors
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 4 schools only.
- 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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