Accounting at Loyola University Chicago
If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Loyola University Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 accounting graduations were recorded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 181 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #46 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 181 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1095 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 181 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #46 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #178 of 181 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1095 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Those who finish Loyola University Chicago’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,266 |
| 2 years | $61,380 |
| 3 years | $75,618 |
| 4 years | $82,642 |
| 5 years | $93,326 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Loyola University Chicago take home a median $82,642, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $22,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Loyola University Chicago, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 58% women (48) and 42% men (35).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 53 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 58% were women (31) and 42% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Of the 30 master’s accounting graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 57% were women (17) and 43% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago
The Accounting program at Loyola University Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Loyola University Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.