by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $33,278. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, sociology students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
Learn about other programs related to Sociology that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Loyola University Chicago.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 sociology majors earned their master's degree from Loyola Chicago. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 144 |
| International Relations & National Security | 62 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
