by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Loyola University Chicago. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University Chicago as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #113 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 113 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 1 of 80 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 296 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 322 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 322 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Loyola University Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago report a median salary of $81,801 a year. This is higher than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Loyola University Chicago, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 322 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
Graduate study is also available at Loyola University Chicago. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
