History at Loyola University Chicago
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 history degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Distance learning is available 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):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 4 years | $58,572 |
| 5 years | $63,957 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Loyola University Chicago take home a median $58,572, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for History graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, History graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 68% women (40) and 32% men (19).
History Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 41 bachelor’s history degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 66% were women (27) and 34% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, below the national average of 28%.*
History Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 15 master’s history degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of History master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, lower than the national average of 21%.*
History Doctoral Program at Loyola University Chicago
Among the 3 doctoral history graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of History doctoral degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific History Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago
This History program at Loyola University Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General History | 51 |
| Public/Applied History | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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.