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Master's+1% vs national median188 grads tracked

Public Administration and Social Service Professions at National Louis University

Ranked 99th of 180 master's programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$57,394
middle 50%: $44,327 – $78,026
Median · 5 years out
$66,229
middle 50%: $47,802 – $86,799
Median · 10 years out
$80,129
middle 50%: $55,935 – $104,864

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of National Louis University's master's program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $57,394 one year after graduating, rising to $80,129 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $65,401 for this field, ranking 99th of 180 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,290 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Illinois Chicago
$67,295 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$67,269 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$66,839 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$66,824 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$66,514 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$66,254 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
$66,124 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
$65,896 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$65,534 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$65,515 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at National Louis University

Education (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$116,855 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$111,237 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$99,042 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,592 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$92,460 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$84,443 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$82,980 · 5 yrs out

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