Loyola University Chicago Graduate Schools

Loyola University Chicago is a Private, 4 years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago is $20,344 in average. The school has 5,679 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,498 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Loyola University Chicago is a Private, 4 years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1921 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Loyola University Chicago Directory Information
School NameLoyola University Chicago
Address1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone773-274-3000
Webhttps://www.luc.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.luc.edu/undergrad/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.luc.edu/finaid/index.shtml
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago is $20,344 in average. The school has 5,679 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 17,498 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 328 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 8 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,344
Student Population5,679
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs328 graduate programs
(8 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago is $20,344 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,079.
Loyola University Chicago offers the alternative tuition plans.
Loyola University Chicago offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)8 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Loyola University Chicago is $20,344. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.26% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$18,594$904
2019-2020$18,594$904
2020-2021$18,594$560
2021-2022$18,990$904
2022-2023$19,440$904
The graduate school tuition & fees of Loyola University Chicago is average compared to private graduate schools in Illinois. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Illinois graduate tuition is $18,843 (public) / $20,539 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Loyola University Chicago$20,344
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Illinois Graduate Schools$18,786$19,718
Public$12,102$18,843
Private$20,539
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,120 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Loyola University Chicago. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.03% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,440. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.66% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$14,480$1,600$11,500$1,600
2019-2020$14,780$1,600$11,808$1,600
2020-2021$14,780$1,600$11,808$1,600
2021-2022$15,180$1,600$12,466$1,600
2022-2023$15,520$1,600$12,840$1,600
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,079 at Loyola University Chicago. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.27% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,033
2019-2020$1,033
2020-2021$1,033
2021-2022$1,055
2022-2023$1,079

Graduate Programs at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago offers 215 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,102 students have completed their study at Loyola University Chicago.
Offered Degrees at Loyola University Chicago
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree12601,245
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship410121
Doctor's degree - other20400
Post Bachelor's Degree390310
Post Master's Degree7026
Total21502,102
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Loyola University Chicago by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Health Law program with 94 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 253 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 233 completers.
Loyola University Chicago offers 215 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 2,102 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,245 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 400 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 310 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 10 completers-
Environmental Science10-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 8 completers-
Women's Studies8-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 20 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia20-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Information Technology10-
Computer Science11-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)0-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)0-
Education [+] 82 completers-
Multicultural Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration10$43,500
Adult and Continuing Education Administration0-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration15-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods0-
International and Comparative Education13-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education13-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services10-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0-
Elementary Education and Teaching4-
Secondary Education and Teaching16-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1-
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education0-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Social Science Teacher Education0-
Biology Teacher Education0-
History Teacher Education0-
Latin Teacher Education0-
Psychology Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Engineering [+] 11 completers-
Computer Software Engineering11-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature0-
Latin Language and Literature0-
Legal Studies [+] 135 completers-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers0-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence4-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law28-
Health Law84-
International Law and Legal Studies0-
Tax Law/Taxation0-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)19-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 121 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biomedical Sciences69-
Biochemistry1-
Molecular Biology0-
Molecular Biochemistry1-
Cell Biology and Anatomy0-
Microbiology0-
Immunology4-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)0-
Physiology32-
Cell Physiology0-
Oncology and Cancer Biology1-
Pharmacology0-
Bioinformatics6-
Neuroscience2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 18 completers-
Mathematics4-
Statistics14-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Human Computer Interaction6-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 9 completers-
Philosophy2-
Applied and Professional Ethics7-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 44 completers-
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology0-
Religious Education0-
Theology/Theological Studies3-
Divinity/Ministry3-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling33$36,800
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)5-
Physical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Chemistry1-
Psychology [+] 76 completers-
Psychology0-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics0-
Developmental and Child Psychology0-
Social Psychology3-
Clinical Psychology3$53,900
Community Psychology10-
Counseling Psychology0-
School Psychology34-
Educational Psychology26-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 9 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies9-
Human Services [+] 261 completers-
Public Policy Analysis8-
Social Work253$42,600
Social Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Political Science and Government1-
Sociology6-
Urban Studies/Affairs1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 136 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management15-
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)0-
Medical Scientist0-
Public Health22-
Physical Therapy/Therapist3-
Medical Informatics2-
Dietetics/Dietitian7-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics22-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2$96,400
Nursing Administration9-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing7-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing23-
Nursing Science0-
Clinical Nurse Specialist0-
Critical Care Nursing11-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing6-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)2-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)4-
Business [+] 246 completers-
Business Administration and Management124$82,000
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0-
Accounting30-
Finance0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration20-
Labor and Industrial Relations0-
Organizational Behavior Studies0-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)0-
Management Information Systems0-
Management Science37-
Business Statistics8-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)16-
Marketing (other)11-
History [+] 11 completers-
History2-
American History (United States)0-
Public/Applied History9-
Total1,245
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 10 completers-
Multicultural Education0-
Curriculum and Instruction2-
Educational Leadership and Administration4-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods0-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education2-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
Psychology Teacher Education0-
Education (other)0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Health Law0-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)0-
English Language and Literature [+] 4 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Biochemistry0-
Molecular Biology2-
Molecular Biochemistry2-
Cell Biology and Anatomy1-
Immunology3-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)0-
Physiology1-
Pharmacology1-
Neuroscience1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3 completers-
Philosophy3-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 3 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies3-
Physical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Chemistry8-
Psychology [+] 35 completers-
Psychology0-
Developmental and Child Psychology1-
Experimental Psychology0-
Social Psychology2-
Clinical Psychology6$62,300
Counseling Psychology2-
School Psychology24-
Educational Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 6 completers-
Social Work6-
Social Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology4-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 32 completers-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics10-
Nursing Science7-
Nursing Practice15-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total121
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 233 completers-
Law233-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 167 completers-
Medicine167-
Total400
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 14 completers-
Natural Resources Management and Policy13-
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management1-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
Women's Studies0-
Education [+] 21 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1-
International and Comparative Education2-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education0-
Special Education and Teaching10-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0-
Legal Studies [+] 159 completers-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law4-
Health Law94-
Tax Law/Taxation24-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)14-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)23-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 8 completers-
Religious Education1-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling5-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)2-
Human Services [+] 12 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Work12-
Social Work (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 38 completers-
Public Health4-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)3-
Medical Informatics0-
Dietetics/Dietitian17-
Bioethics/Medical Ethics10-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing1-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)2-
Business [+] 58 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management5-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration2-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)2-
International Business/Trade/Commerce6-
Management Information Systems0-
Management Science43-
Total310
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 0 completers-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Social Work (other)0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)21-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing2-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing2-
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing1-
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)0-
Total26

Graduate Student Population at Loyola University Chicago

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,679 students enrolled into Loyola University Chicago graduate schools where it has total 17,498 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 4,172 full-time and 1,507 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,821 male and 3,858 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6791,8213,858
Full-time4,1721,4332,739
Part-tme1,5073881,119
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,144 White (55.36%), 512 Black/African American (9.02%), 847 Hispanic (14.91%), 533 Asian (9.39%), and 643 students with other races. 217 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6791,8213,858
American Indian/Native American312
Asian533183350
Black/African American512143369
Hispanic847219628
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander514
White3,1441,0432,101
Two More1435390
Un-Known27569206
Non-resident Alien217109108
Loyola University Chicago offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,501 graduate students (44.04% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,873 graduate students (32.98% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,679
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,501
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,873
Not in Online Courses1,305
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Loyola University Chicago. 2,078 students are aged 20 to 24 (36.59% of total students), 3 students are aged below 20 (0.05%), 165 students are aged above 50 (2.91%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Loyola University Chicago.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,6791,8213,858
Age 18-19303
Age 20-2123674162
Age 22-241,8425371,305
Age 25-291,7756241,151
Age 30-34660242418
Age 35-39533162371
Age 40-49465127338
Age 50-6415955104
Over 64606

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