Sociology at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Loyola University Chicago graduates in sociology earn 17% 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 Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 65 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $61,752 | $58,775 | #82 | $31,551 |
| 66 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $61,725 | $61,355 | #50 | $29,714 |
| 67 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $61,719 | $54,350 | #165 | $47,859 |
| 68 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $61,429 | $60,354 | #61 | $34,004 |
| 69 | Duke University Durham, NC | $61,425 | $65,918 | #17 | $45,551 |
| 70 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $61,350 | $55,824 | #131 | $35,403 |
| 71 | American International College Springfield, MA | $61,173 | $53,869 | #183 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,004 one year after graduating and $61,429 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Chicago rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Loyola University Chicago ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.