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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public policy majors, UChicago came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UChicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,165 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,566 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from UChicago make a median salary of $71,121 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $58,341.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UChicago, public policy students borrow a median amount of $17,492 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Chicago.
The public policy program at UChicago awarded 105 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to 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 | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 259 public policy majors earned their master's degree from UChicago. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% 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 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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