Health Professions at Loyola University Chicago
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Many students take online classes at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Loyola University Chicago’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #101 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #423 of 434 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2808 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #101 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #423 of 434 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2808 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Graduates of Loyola University Chicago’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,747 |
| 2 years | $85,878 |
| 3 years | $85,249 |
| 4 years | $99,811 |
| 5 years | $124,610 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Loyola University Chicago take home a median $99,811, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Loyola University Chicago is $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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