by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Loyola University Chicago compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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Loyola University Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #84 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 46 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 46 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Illinois | 46 |
| College Major Best Value | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $82,642 a year. This is higher than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
To complete a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,125 in student loans. This is below $23,452, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,410 | $52,230 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
Read more about Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Loyola University Chicago.