by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 20 schools (Master’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 #111 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 111 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Illinois | 2 of 82 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 314 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 41 master’s degrees in nursing.
Loyola University Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,200 | $56,200 |
| Fees | $970 | $970 |
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Every one of the 41 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Loyola University Chicago identified as women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Roughly 56% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 20 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 7 master’s degrees in women’s health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Loyola University Chicago granted 6 master’s completions in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 5 master’s completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 3 master’s completions in critical care nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago awarded 16 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Loyola University Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
All of the 16 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Loyola University Chicago were women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. Roughly 75% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola University Chicago awarded 6 doctoral completions in nursing practice recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 3 doctoral completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
Loyola University Chicago granted 3 doctoral completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 2 doctoral completions in critical care nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 1 doctoral degree in emergency room/trauma nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Loyola University Chicago awarded 1 doctoral degree in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 8 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
Loyola University Chicago is not yet ranked for nursing at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in nursing from Loyola University Chicago were women.
The largest share of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Roughly 62% 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 graduate certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 7 graduate certificate completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Loyola University Chicago conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in adult health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Loyola University Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 322 |