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Loyola Chicago was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for history majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best History Schools | 48 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Loyola Chicago was $925 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in history from Loyola Chicago. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
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, 87% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Loyola Chicago history 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.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
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, 80% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Loyola University Chicago.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 77 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 316 |
| Communication & Journalism | 273 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 88 |
| English Language & Literature | 66 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
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