Nursing at Loyola University Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 387 nursing degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how Loyola University Chicago’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #71 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #288 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1787 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 310 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #71 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #288 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1787 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,040 |
| 2 years | $71,715 |
| 3 years | $73,220 |
| 4 years | $81,801 |
| 5 years | $95,413 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Loyola University Chicago report median earnings of $81,801, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Loyola University Chicago comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 88% women (340) and 12% men (47).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Among the 322 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 85% were women (275) and 15% were men (47).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 167 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 60 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Among the 41 master’s nursing graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 100% were women (41) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 16 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago
The Nursing program at Loyola University Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 322 |
| Nursing Administration | 6 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 9 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 20 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 5 |
| ER/Trauma Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 13 |
| Women’s Health Nursing | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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