by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UChicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UChicago was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Certificate Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 259 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UChicago. This makes it the #1 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at UChicago is $60,057. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 114 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public policy from UChicago in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UChicago does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UChicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at UChicago make a median salary of $79,721. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 public policy majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Chicago.
More about our data sources and methodologies.