Journalism at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Loyola University Chicago graduates in journalism earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University Chicago Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 75 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $57,603 | $53,870 | #104 | $30,216 |
| 76 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $57,492 | $52,314 | #121 | $31,102 |
| 77 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,461 | $58,421 | #60 | $38,118 |
| 78 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,407 | $56,402 | #76 | $38,302 |
| 79 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $57,321 | $54,895 | #91 | $36,200 |
| 80 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $57,260 | $52,103 | #123 | $31,788 |
| 81 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $57,220 | $50,388 | #140 | $33,628 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,302 one year after graduating and $57,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Chicago rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Loyola University Chicago ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,125.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.