by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Loyola University Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,526 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, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $23,452, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,410 | $52,230 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
Find out more about Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 31% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 83% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at Loyola University Chicago.