by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola Chicago ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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Loyola Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #322 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,652 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% 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, 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Loyola Chicago grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's grade specific ed program at Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $68,237. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 26 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Loyola Chicago, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 22 |
| Education Philosophy | 16 |
| Special Education | 15 |
| Student Counseling | 14 |
| International Education | 11 |
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