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Public Policy at University of Illinois at Chicago

26 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
#43 Overall Quality
The Public Policy major is part of the public administration & social service program at University of Illinois at Chicago.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.

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Public Policy Degrees Available at UIC

UIC Public Policy Rankings

The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (With Aid) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (With Aid) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (Income $48-$75k) 20
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Policy Graduates 21
Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 22
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (Income Over $110k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy 27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Policy (Income $30-$48k) 28
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (Income $75-$110k) 32
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (Income $48-$75k) 37
Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools 38
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy 40
Best Public Policy Schools 43
Best Public Policy Colleges for Veterans 43
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (Income $0-$30k) 43
Best Value Colleges for Public Policy (Income $30-$48k) 46
Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 52
Highest Paid Public Policy Graduates 52
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Public Policy 53
Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools 73

Popularity of Public Policy at UIC

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UIC. This makes it the #93 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Student Debt Do Public Policy Graduates from UIC Have?

$17,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Public Policy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, public policy students borrow a median amount of $17,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.

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UIC Public Policy Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.

UIC Public Policy Bachelor’s Program

Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public policy from UIC in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in public policy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

UIC Public Policy Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from UIC in 2021 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in public policy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 55

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