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2025 Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in Illinois
75 Master's Degrees
$66,235 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Policy is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #55 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public policy. Combined, these schools handed out 75 master's degrees in public policy to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public policy students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Policy Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Public Policy in Illinois

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public policy.

Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Public Policy

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12 Annual Graduates

Loyola University Chicago is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public policy. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public policy from Loyola University Chicago

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12 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a master's degree in public policy. UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in public policy from University of Illinois at Chicago

Best Public Policy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 211 144
Ohio 207 11
Wisconsin 173 29

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Public Policy is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Public Policy Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Public Policy Analysis 75

Majors Similar to Public Policy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 295
Human Services 12
Community Organization & Advocacy 10
Other Public Administration 9

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