Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 44.05

$35,205Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$14,250Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $35,205 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,721 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,280–$104,068). Median debt is $14,250, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Chicago
Chicago
$60,057$17,492
Northwestern University
Evanston
$48,558$18,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $35,205 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.