by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Loyola University Chicago. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Loyola University Chicago among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #209 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 209 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 8 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 of 115 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 24 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Loyola University Chicago breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 83 |
| Communication, General | 49 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 34 |
| Journalism | 29 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,067 a year. This is lower than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,500 in student loans. This is above $23,452, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,410 | $52,230 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 69% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Loyola University Chicago. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 24 |
