by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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University of Chicago is the best school in the country for public policy. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Value Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Chicago handed out 115 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Chicago report a median salary of $85,957 a year. This is below $98,855, the median for all majors at University of Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Chicago, public policy students borrow a median amount of $17,492 in student loans. This is higher than $15,854, the typical median for all majors at University of Chicago.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,256 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $1,878 | $1,878 |
Learn more about University of Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. About 28% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 26 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 University of Chicago breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 125 |
| International Policy Analysis | 27 |
University of Chicago awarded 125 degrees in public policy analysis, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (30%).
University of Chicago granted 27 degrees in international policy analysis in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).