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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public admin majors, Northwestern came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Northwestern. This makes it the #46 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at Northwestern make a median salary of $73,260. 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, 39% of public admin master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 88 |
| Public Policy | 47 |
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