by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in public policy from UIC. This makes it the #93 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,205 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public policy from UIC. About 49% were men and 51% 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in public policy from UIC. About 40% were men and 60% 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.