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History at Loyola University Chicago

History at Loyola University Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Loyola University Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

Loyola University Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Earnings for History Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Graduates of Loyola University Chicago’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at Loyola University Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $32,569
4 years $58,572
5 years $63,957

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Loyola University Chicago report median earnings of $58,572, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at Loyola University Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $24,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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