by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public health at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 42 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC highly for public health, placing at #59 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 59 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Illinois | 4 of 19 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 58 |
Here is each degree level offered in public health at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 196 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 196 master’s degrees in public health.
UIC is in the top 10% of the country for public health at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Roughly 49% 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 master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC conferred 31 master’s degrees in health services administration in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 14 doctoral degrees in public health.
UIC is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of public health doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 36% 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 doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 33 |