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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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UIC was ranked #46 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 152 students received their master’s degree in public health from UIC. This makes it the #24 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,585 a year. This is higher than $37,533, which is the national median for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from UIC in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UIC public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from UIC make a median salary of $67,936 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 public health majors earned their master's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 533 |
| Medicine | 325 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 202 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 184 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 164 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.