by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 124 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,004 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology 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. 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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Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Loyola Chicago does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 67% were men and 33% 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, 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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