by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Loyola University Chicago compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. More specifically it was ranked #88 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Value Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $51,590 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, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Roughly 60% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were Black or African American. About 50% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Loyola University Chicago.