by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Loyola University Chicago compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Loyola University Chicago is in the top 5% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #49 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 22 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $55,860 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, social work students accumulate a median of $21,133 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 7% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 49% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 109 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Loyola University Chicago.
This social work program at Loyola University Chicago offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Youth Services/Administration | 4 |
Loyola University Chicago conferred 4 completions in youth services/administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).