Is Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 4,978 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, registered nursing and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,621
Median earnings 4 years after
$73,865
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,530
Average net price
$36,079
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
4,978
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
11,737
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,869 | $87,922 | 603 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,834 | $65,097 | 311 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,964 | $62,821 | 232 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,669 | $97,532 | 215 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,463 | $56,658 | 188 |
| Law | First professional | $83,184 | $122,384 | 175 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $51,065 | $86,662 | 134 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $64,513 | $89,745 | 127 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $43,308 | $68,942 | 119 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $108,919 | $118,017 | 116 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $101,612 | $129,044 | 116 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $66,919 | $89,001 | 112 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $67,801 | $103,884 | 103 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | $98,283 | $123,695 | 100 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $37,007 | $63,437 | 98 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 351 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 322 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 261 |
| Social Work | Master's | 237 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 232 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 150 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Health Law | Post-bacc certificate | 124 |
| Management Science | Master's | 113 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 97 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 13,627 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18% | 9,035 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 7,997 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 3,140 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 2,566 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 2,344 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,783 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 1,552 |
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Sources: federal figures for Loyola University Chicago. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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