Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Loras College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 69th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Loras College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,434 | $78,989 | -5% | #208 of 452 | #180 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,147 | $74,811 | -2% | #360 of 796 | #306 | — |
| Marketing | $46,541 | $69,010 | +-0% | #207 of 516 | #170 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,810 | $65,266 | -4% | #568 of 1176 | #470 | $26,510 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,938 | $62,087 | -2% | #92 of 178 | #80 | $26,290 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $61,901 | -13% | #162 of 253 | #161 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,413 | $60,411 | +9% | #139 of 660 | #84 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,493 | $57,233 | +5% | #181 of 610 | #149 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $23,564 | $51,036 | +1% | #456 of 1027 | #287 | $26,173 |
| Social Work | — | $50,789 | -2% | #230 of 420 | #205 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,328 | $47,172 | +-0% | #379 of 680 | #349 | $25,587 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,821 | $44,741 | -21% | #568 of 660 | #546 | $20,876 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,454 | $36,454 |
| Room | $4,516 | |
| Board | $5,790 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $50,841 | $50,841 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Loras College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology