We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public policy at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #82 out of 99 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 82 of 99 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Illinois | 5 of 5 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 10 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 10 master’s degrees in public policy.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering public policy at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 40% 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIC conferred 10 master’s completions in public policy analysis, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Policy | 27 |