by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Loyola University Chicago as a strong choice for philosophy, coming in at #114 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 114 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Illinois | 5 of 6 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level available for philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 9 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Loyola University Chicago has not been ranked for philosophy at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,200 | $56,200 |
| Fees | $970 | $970 |
Find out more about Loyola University Chicago tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 3 master’s degrees in applied and professional ethics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago conferred 4 doctoral degrees in philosophy.
Loyola University Chicago is not currently ranked for philosophy at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of philosophy doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of philosophy doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago are White. About 50% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in philosophy.
Loyola University Chicago has not been ranked for philosophy at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in philosophy from Loyola University Chicago were women.
The largest share of philosophy graduate certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were Black or African American. About 50% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Loyola University Chicago granted 2 graduate certificate completions in applied and professional ethics in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Loyola University Chicago. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 30 |