by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,495 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, communications students borrow a median amount of $73,225 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Loyola Chicago paid an average of $925 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 33 communications students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Loyola Chicago, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
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, 64% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its communications 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 138 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 73 |
| Journalism | 29 |
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