by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Loyola University Chicago compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Loyola University Chicago is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #115 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 322 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $81,801 a year. This is higher than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 52% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Every one of the 41 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Loyola University Chicago identified as women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Roughly 56% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Loyola University Chicago were women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Roughly 75% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Loyola University Chicago.
The nursing program at Loyola University Chicago includes the following concentrations:
Loyola University Chicago granted 322 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 20 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 13 degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Loyola University Chicago awarded 9 completions in adult health nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 7 completions in women’s health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 6 degrees in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Loyola University Chicago granted 5 completions in critical care nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 3 degrees in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 1 completion in emergency room/trauma nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Loyola University Chicago granted 1 completion in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).