by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $38,302. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 29 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Loyola Chicago, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 138 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 73 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.