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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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UIC holds a strong position among schools offering public policy. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, public policy students accumulate a median of $17,000 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public policy master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
The public policy program at UIC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 37 |
UIC conferred 37 completions in public policy analysis, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (38%).