by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Loyola University Chicago stacks up against peers offering history.
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Loyola University Chicago is in the top 15% of the country for history. In particular, it placed #90 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 20 |
| Best Value History Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 20 |
| Best Value History Schools in Illinois | 20 |
| College Major Best Value | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,572 a year. This is below $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago, history students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Read more about Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Approximately 80% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of history master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 87% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Roughly 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 doctoral in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the history majors at Loyola University Chicago.
This history program at Loyola University Chicago breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 59 |