Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 76.9%
- Retention Rate
- 84.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $71,530
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,157
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $256/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $220,906 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $116,458 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $97,604 | $59,750 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $97,071 | $58,186 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $87,470 | $59,409 |
| Statistics. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $68,219 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $66,821 | $92,394 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,195 | $25,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $66,029 | $24,166 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $65,424 | $119,367 |
| Public Health. | Master | $62,012 | $55,713 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $61,380 | $22,000 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $57,643 | $249,216 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $56,544 | $22,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Loyola graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $24,157, creating monthly payments of $256. With median earnings of $71,530 ten years out, that debt represents just 34% of annual income. The monthly payment takes only 4.3% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. Strong alumni networks in Chicago's business and healthcare sectors help explain the 95.1% employment rate. Many graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, and healthcare, leveraging Loyola's reputation in business and pre-med programs. The university's Jesuit emphasis on service also feeds graduates into social work and nonprofit leadership roles. Given the reasonable debt burden relative to solid earning potential, Loyola offers a strong return on investment.