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 criminal justice programs.
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Loyola Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for criminal justice. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 807 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in criminal justice from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #163 most popular school for criminal justice master’s degree candidates in the country.
Criminal Justice majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,953 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $71,473 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at Loyola Chicago is $710 per month.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 criminal justice majors earned their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 bachelor's in criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its criminal justice 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.
Criminal Justice majors graduating with a master's degree from Loyola Chicago make a median salary of $45,302 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,954.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from Loyola Chicago in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.