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History at Loyola University Chicago

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.

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):

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 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.

History earnings compared with all majors at Loyola University Chicago

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).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of History Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of History majors at Loyola University Chicago

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).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of History Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at Loyola University Chicago

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).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of History Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of History majors at Loyola University Chicago

*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

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