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The University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Benefits
  • Programs & Degrees

University of Illinois Chicago is a public college located in Chicago, Illinois and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools.

Overview

School Type

  • Public

Website: www.uic.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
8,416 full-time
3,504 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:6,355
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:3,730
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:985
  • Online students
    53%
  • Male/Female
    40% / 60%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,927
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$25,118
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,350
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$710
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,350
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$993
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
2,193 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
67 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:3
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Full-time options
  • Part-time options
  • Accelerated options
  • On campus evening classes
  • Online classes
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Affordability

Affordability

  • Financial aid
  • Assistantships
  • Fellowships
  • Scholarships
  • Grants
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Learning commons
  • Labs
  • Career Services
  • Advisors
  • Recreation
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Applied Health Sciences
Business Administration
Engineering
Nursing
Public Health
Social Work
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
109
Online master's degrees offered
7

Online master's degrees offered

  • Education: 2
  • Engineering: 1
  • Health Professions: 4
Applied Health Sciences

Applied Health Sciences Professional Programs

The College of Applied Health Sciences at The University of Illinois at Chicago offers professional degree programs for those interested in pursuing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Students will gain advance understanding in relevant skills, leadership and management, and more.

Degree Options Include

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers concentrations in accounting, business analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, marketing, management, management information systems, operations and supply chain management, and real estate. Students also have the option of creating their own course to best fit their personal interests and professional goals. The 54-credit MBA can be completed on a full-time, part-time, weekend, or accelerated schedule.

Engineering

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) degree program can be completed fully online. Students must complete 36 semester hours with a minimum 3.00 GPA to graduate. Students can also complete these certificates within this program: Bioinformatics, Disaster Management, Electromagnetics Technology, Engineering Law and Management, and Wireless Communications Technology.

Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed for working professionals looking to advance their career or move into a leadership position. The program focuses on three competencies: core practice, specialty-specific, and role. The degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time schedule at six regional campuses.

Public Health

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) offers four tracks: community health sciences, environmental and occupational health sciences, epidemiology and biostatistics, and health policy and administration.The program is designed to be completed in two years. Students can choose from a distance or residential format.

Social Work

Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program offers four concentrations: Mental Health, Child and Family Services, Community Health and Urban Development, and School Social Work Practice. Students on a full-time schedule can complete in two years. There is also an option for PM-Extended Study where students can take evening courses and complete in three years.

Contact The University of Illinois at Chicago

Contact Admissions

312-996-4350

Main Campus

1200 W Harrison Street

Chicago, IL 60607

312-355-0379

Find UIC Online

admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional

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