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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 135 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 265 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #307 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
The social sciences program at Loyola Chicago awarded 12 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to 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, 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 273 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 88 |
| History | 77 |
| English Language & Literature | 66 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 41 |
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