by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #241 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 241 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 6 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,369 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,002 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Find out more about UIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 9 |
