# Loyola University Chicago: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 146719, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,953
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,145 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IL: 12 of 22 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (22 colleges, $58,390): -$245
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,937

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,145 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,992 | $119,157 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $28,663 | $117,805 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $32,432 | $133,296 | 6.0 years |
| 75-110k | $36,853 | $151,466 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $42,346 | $174,042 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian College | $78,165 | not reported | $19,125 | 57% |
| North Park University | $65,032 | not reported | $16,948 | 58% |
| Western Illinois University | $63,125 | $26,000 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Roosevelt University | $63,081 | $24,625 | $20,194 | 35% |
| Benedictine University | $63,033 | $25,979 | $22,313 | 50% |
| Lewis University | $62,640 | $20,000 | $17,028 | 67% |
| Illinois State University | $62,506 | $22,531 | $19,398 | 65% |
| University of St Francis | $61,741 | not reported | $13,006 | 67% |
| Aurora University | $60,808 | $23,635 | $18,838 | 60% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $59,295 | $15,875 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Bradley University | $58,636 | $27,000 | $22,719 | 76% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $58,145 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $57,915 | $25,000 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Chicago State University | $57,691 | $32,974 | $12,335 | 16% |
| Saint Xavier University | $56,414 | $27,000 | $10,970 | 57% |
| Governors State University | $55,811 | $22,889 | $12,329 | 22% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $55,780 | $22,418 | $9,833 | 53% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $53,121 | $13,625 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Eureka College | $52,845 | $26,475 | $17,349 | 42% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $51,300 | $27,000 | $20,729 | 61% |
| Elmhurst University | $49,480 | $27,000 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Blackburn College | $46,004 | $25,751 | $18,460 | 57% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $107,810 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $100,520 IL, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $80,550 IL, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $64,790 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $63,220 IL, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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