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. Also, learn how Loyola Chicago ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Loyola Chicago came in at #42. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 415 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 496 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #165 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #142 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,869 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, nursing students borrow a median amount of $77,782 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Loyola Chicago is $862 per month.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to 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, 65% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 268 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $108,919 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Loyola Chicago. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Loyola Chicago are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 150 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 62 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 52 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 50 |
| Public Health | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.