by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University Chicago highly for social sciences, coming in at #228 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 228 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 8 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 230 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This social sciences area of study at Loyola University Chicago covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 150 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Economics | 23 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 15 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 230 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Loyola University Chicago is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,495 a year. This is lower than $74,898, the median for all majors at Loyola University Chicago.
To complete a bachelor’s at Loyola University Chicago, social sciences students accumulate a median of $22,333 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 58% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
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 Social Sciences | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
