by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Loyola University Chicago. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Master’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 #225 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 225 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 8 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 106 |
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 28 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Loyola University Chicago ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 162 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,200 | $56,200 |
| Fees | $970 | $970 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 64% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University Chicago handed out 7 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Loyola University Chicago is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 43% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were White. About 57% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University Chicago awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Loyola University Chicago has not been ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social sciences from Loyola University Chicago were men.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Loyola University Chicago were Hispanic or Latino. 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Loyola University Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 230 |