Social Work at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Loyola University Chicago graduates in social work earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University Chicago Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 59 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $59,309 | $53,397 | #207 | $37,519 |
| 60 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $59,256 | $54,503 | #166 | $40,969 |
| 61 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $59,256 | $54,503 | #167 | $40,969 |
| 62 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,206 | $58,169 | #58 | — |
| 63 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $59,147 | $51,912 | #266 | — |
| 64 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $59,130 | $56,280 | #101 | — |
| 65 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $59,110 | $51,876 | #268 | $34,917 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Loyola University Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,834 | $65,097 | $59,888 |
Other Majors at Loyola University Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Chicago rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Loyola University Chicago ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,589.
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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.