by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at Loyola University Chicago. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University Chicago as a strong choice for social work, placing at #51 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 51 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 3 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 110 |
Here is each degree level available for social work at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 468 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago handed out 468 master’s degrees in social work.
Loyola University Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
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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Among recent graduates, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 49% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 228 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 109 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago conferred 4 doctoral degrees in social work.
Loyola University Chicago has not been ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. Approximately 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago conferred 12 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
Loyola University Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
All of the 12 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago were women.
The largest share of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 83% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 4 graduate certificate completions in youth services/administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago awarded 2 professional certificate degrees in social work.
Loyola University Chicago is not currently ranked for social work at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago identified as women.
The majority of social work professional certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 100% 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 professional certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Loyola University Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 43 |