Welcome to the Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics
Our world is increasingly urban and our leaders must understand the complex problems and governance challenges of urban regions. UIC’s Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics provides an opportunity for students to study public administration, public policy, and urban leadership in the vibrant urban laboratory provided by the metropolitan Chicago region.
Our degree programs in Chicago provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively confront the problems that challenge the civic, fiscal, and economic sustainability of our neighborhoods, cities, and regions and to lead the organizations and policy networks critical to the quality of life in our urban communities.
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Accreditation
UIC’s MPA Program is accredited by the Network of Schools in Public Policy, Affairs and Administration. To achieve this status, the MPA Program must meet certain curricular and operational standards that demonstrate the quality of the curriculum, faculty and student support services.
The MPA. Worth Your Investment. Post Grad Pay Increase +51%
U.S. News and World Report Rankings
The 2026 U.S. News and World Report Public Affairs rankings recognize UIC as a top public administration graduate program in Illinois, in the top 15 percent nationwide, and with several top specializations.
#36 of 268 Best Public Affairs Programs – Top 15% Nationwide
- Urban Policy #5
- Local Government Management #8
- Public Finance and Budgeting #14
- Nonprofit Management #20
- Public Management and Leadership #30
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