University of Illinois at Chicago Online

Highlights

• Some competency-based learning
• Provides credit for military training
• Among largest universities in Chicago
• Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents

Overview

Founded in 1965, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is among the largest universities in the Chicago area with about 29,100 students enrolled. A member of the University of Illinois system, UIC offers more than 200 degree programs across 15 colleges. Through UIC Extended Campus, online students can earn a degree from one of the nation's top 200 research universities without setting foot on campus. The UIC Extended Campus provides students with an interactive learning experience with the flexibility to attend class on their schedule.

• Ranked #1 among the Best Online Colleges in Illinois
• Ranked #30 among The Best Online Colleges in the U.S. for 2018
• Ranked #1 among The 50 Best RN to BSN Online Programs
• Ranked among The 100 Best Computer Science Programs in the World

University of Illinois at Chicago Online Degrees

University of Illinois at Chicago's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

University of Illinois at Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $500
Graduate tuition -- $548 to $1,250

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of Illinois at Chicago's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

First-year applicants must submit their official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores.

Transfer applicants must submit official college or university transcripts from each institution they've attended.

International applicants must submit English proficiency test scores and official transcripts from each post-secondary school they've attended.

Graduate applicants must submit transcripts for the final 60 semester credit hours – or 90 quarter hours – of their first baccalaureate degree and transcripts for any post-baccalaureate work.

Some graduate programs also require GRE scores, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, writing samples and a resume or curriculum vitae.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Higher Learning Commission)
• Region: Midwest
• Retention Rate: 80%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
• Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 74%
• Graduation Rate: 58%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $500/ $500
  Grad: $548 to $1,250 / $548 to $1,250
• Address: 601 S. Morgan, Chicago, IL 60607 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 29,100
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 18 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 71%

Online Degrees at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Significant University of Illinois at Chicago online degree rankings:
#1 Best Online College in Illinois
#30 for the Best Online Colleges in the U.S. for 2018

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Undergraduate Certificates
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Library and Information Science

Bachelor Degrees
English
History
Liberal Studies
Philosophy
Political Science

Master Degrees
Liberal and Integrative Studies
Library and Information Science
Translation and Interpreting
Political Science

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Business & Management

Undergraduate Certificates
Nonprofit Management
Executive Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development with an emphasis in International Education Administration & Leadership
Business Process Management

Bachelor Degrees
Business Administration - Ranked #9

Master Degrees
Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Human Services Program with a Concentration in Social Services Administration
Business Administration
Accountancy
Strategic Brand Communication
Public Administration
Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Graduate Certificates
Business Intelligence
Human Resource Management
Management of Nonprofit Organizations

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Computers & Technology

Undergraduate Certificates
Computer Security
Digital Systems
Information Accessibility Design and Policy
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Strategic Technology Management
Technology Specialist
Wireless Communication Technology

Bachelor Degrees
Computer Science
Health Information Management Degree Completion Program
Information Systems Security
Management Information Systems
System Software
Systems Engineering

Master Degrees
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Management Information Systems
Data Science
Health Informatics
Information Management

Graduate Certificates
Business Intelligence
Information Technology Project Management

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Criminal Justice & Legal

Undergraduate Certificates
Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security (EPHS)

Master Degrees
Legal Studies

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Nursing & Healthcare

School Nurse
Teaching/Learning in Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor Degrees
Health Information Management Degree Completion Program
RN to BSN Degree Completion Program - Ranked #1

Graduate Certificates
Patient Safety, Error Science and Full Disclosure

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Psychology & Counseling

Bachelor Degrees
Psychology

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Science

Undergraduate Certificates
Professional Development in Crop Sciences
Professional Development in Horticulture
Professional Development in Urban Agriculture
Clinical Research Methods
Electromagnetics Technology
Environmental Health
Environmental Risk Assessment
Environmental Sustainability
Survey Research Methods

Bachelor Degrees
Earth, Society and Environmental Sustainability
Mathematical Sciences

Teaching of Biological Science
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Graduate Certificates
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Engineering

Undergraduate Certificates
Engineering Law and Management
Materials Engineering
Materials Failure Analysis
Networks and Distributed Systems
Pavement Engineering
Railroad Engineering
Systems Engineering
Transportation Engineering

Master Degrees
Aerospace Engineering Master of Science Degree (Non-thesis Program)
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineering
Bioinstrumentation
Mechanical Engineering

Graduate Certificates
Business Management for Engineers

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Education & Teaching

Undergraduate Certificates
Bilingual & ESL Education
Chief School Business Officer
Diversity and Equity in Education
Diversity and Equity in Education with an emphasis in Human Resource Development
Educational Research Methodology
English as a Second Language
Foundations of eLearning in Higher Education
Global Studies in Education
International Education Administration & Leadership
Learning Behavior Specialist I
Learning Design & Leadership
Legal Aspects in Education
Management of eLearning for Workplace Learning & Training
New Learning
Online Secondary Teacher Licensure
Child Advocacy Studies (CAST)
School Nurse
Teaching/Learning in Nursing and Health Sciences

Teaching of Biological Science
Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics and Assessment

Graduate Certificate
Educational Technology
Higher Education Online Pedagogy

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Vocational

Undergraduate Certificates
Basic Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I Online
Construction Management
Emergency Management and Continuity Planning

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