by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about University of Chicago Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
University of Chicago landed the #133 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 1% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.For this achievement, UChicago received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.UChicago also ranked #6 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, UChicago came in at #133.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 1% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.Because of its high ranking, UChicago won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year.In addition, UChicago took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Illinois.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUChicago ranked #133 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UChicago took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois.
UChicago ranked #133 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UChicago took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Illinois.
Around 10,968 graduate students chose to attend University of Chicago during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 45.6% of the total graduate student body at UChicago while men make up 54.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 27.2% of the graduate student population at UChicago.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 42.0% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,539 | $79,539 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
The typical graduate student at UChicago who borrowed carries a median debt of $15,854.
After earning their master’s degree from UChicago, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $162,019.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from UChicago is $265,214.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at UChicago based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Law | $308,354 |
| Business Administration & Management | $231,911 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $190,915 |
| Statistics | $171,616 |
| Computer Science | $151,585 |
| Medicine | $143,277 |
| Public Policy | $118,011 |
| Applied Mathematics | $107,203 |
| Computer Programming | $105,265 |
| International Relations & Security | $104,862 |
Located in Chicago, Illinois, University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of University of Chicago.
Contact details for UChicago are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 |
| Phone: | 773-702-1234 |
| Website: | WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/uchicago |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UChicago |
About 0.9% of the graduate students at University of Chicago took at least one online class.Roughly 0.9% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
Listed here are the programs in which University of Chicago awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 118 | — |
| Economics | 35 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 15 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 121 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 26 | — |
| International Relations & Security | 87 | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — |
| Medical Science | 4 | — |
| Natural Resource Management | 39 | — |
| Public Health | 44 | — |
| Public Policy | 34 | — |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of Chicago awarded a professional degree.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References