by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University Chicago highly for communication & media studies, placing at #286 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 286 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 9 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 97 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & media studies at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Loyola University Chicago holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $39,751 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, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. About 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 bachelor’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 33 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
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 & Media Studies | 16 |
