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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL luc.edu 11,576 students

Loyola University Chicago's main campus sits along Lake Michigan, giving students easy access to both the city and the waterfront. The university's student body is active in research, with a strong emphasis on professional programs like medicine and law. Distinctive aspects include its Jesuit tradition and multiple campuses, including one in Rome. Its athletic teams, the Ramblers, compete in NCAA Division I and have won championships in men's basketball and volleyball.

Programs
30
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,338
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$51,716
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Loyola University Chicago's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 23% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $33,453, roughly 35% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $28,666 $114,664
$30K – $48K $29,489 $117,956
$48K – $75K $32,527 $130,108
$75K – $110K $36,217 $144,868
$110K+ $40,370 $161,480
Sticker price (no aid) $51,716 $206,864
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Loyola University Chicago

30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
73
$66,919/yr Very High 4.0x
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
72
$76,869/yr High 3.2x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
72
$69,965/yr Very High 3.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
64
$57,876/yr High 2.8x
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →
62
$67,801/yr Very High 4.8x
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →
61
$68,950/yr Very High 2.3x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
61
$64,513/yr High 2.5x
Business Economics
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →
60
$61,333/yr Very High 3.9x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →
57
$68,020/yr Very High 2.3x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
57
$55,652/yr High 1.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →
57
$51,065/yr Very High 3.1x
International Business Compare across schools →
52
$55,496/yr Very High 1.7x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →
48
$45,869/yr High 1.2x
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →
48
$38,953/yr Moderate 2.3x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools →
47
$51,202/yr High 1.5x
Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →
46
$43,308/yr High 2.3x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
41
$37,007/yr Very High 2.3x
History Compare across schools →
33
$31,079/yr High 2.1x
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →
32
$38,487/yr High 2.2x
Sociology Compare across schools →
31
$34,004/yr High 2.0x
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools →
31
$31,964/yr High 2.2x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
29
$32,463/yr High 1.9x
Journalism Compare across schools →
27
$38,302/yr Very High 1.7x
International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →
26
$32,682/yr High 1.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
26
$26,227/yr High 0.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
25
$26,977/yr High 0.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
23
$31,495/yr High 1.6x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →
21
$30,797/yr High 1.8x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
20
$28,640/yr Very High 1.7x
Neuroscience
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools →
17
$26,251/yr High 0.3x

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