Public Health at Loyola University Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, 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 is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 public health graduations were recorded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at Loyola University Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Loyola University Chicago’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 55 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #389 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Those who finish Loyola University Chicago’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,918 |
| 2 years | $62,012 |
| 5 years | $74,043 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Health graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 78% women (45) and 22% men (13).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 27 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 74% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 31 master’s public health graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago
The Public Health program at Loyola University Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 56 |
| Environmental Health | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.