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Communication & Journalism at Loyola University Chicago

234 Bachelor's Degrees
20 Master's Degrees
#151 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with communication & journalism programs.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at Loyola Chicago

Loyola Chicago Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Master’s Degree Schools 87
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 93
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 145
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 151

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at Loyola Chicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 234 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 228 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #118 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from Loyola Chicago Cost?

$51,716 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$64,476 Average Student Debt

Loyola Chicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $50,270 $50,270
Fees $1,446 $1,446
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $16,894 $16,894
On Campus Other Expenses $1,600 $1,600

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Loyola Chicago Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 234 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from Loyola Chicago. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.

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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, 66% 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 communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 155
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 14

Does Loyola Chicago Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.

Loyola Chicago Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

The communication & journalism program at Loyola Chicago awarded 38 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

Loyola Chicago Communication & Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Loyola University Chicago.

Communication & Journalism Majors

Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Public Relations & Advertising 138
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 73
Communication & Media Studies 33
Journalism 29

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 316
Theology & Religious Vocations 88
History 77
English Language & Literature 66
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 41

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