by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC as a strong choice for public policy, coming in at #78 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 78 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Illinois | 5 of 5 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public policy at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering public policy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, public policy students accumulate a median of $17,000 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (44%).
Graduate study is also available at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 10 |