by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at UIC. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #234 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 234 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 6 master’s degrees in economics.
UIC is not currently ranked for economics at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Approximately 67% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC conferred 6 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 9 doctoral degrees in economics.
UIC is not yet ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at UIC are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC awarded 9 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (56%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 56 |