by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Loyola University Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies. In particular, it placed #309 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $39,751 a year. This is below $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
To complete a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,452, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,410 | $52,230 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. About 67% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 44% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at Loyola University Chicago.
The communication & media studies program at Loyola University Chicago offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 33 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 16 |
Loyola University Chicago awarded 33 completions in speech communication and rhetoric recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 16 completions in communication and media studies, other in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).