# Loyola University Chicago: International Relations (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 146719, CIP 45.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/loyola-university-chicago/majors/international-relations

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,682
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,511 (U.S. median for this major: $66,308 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $21,977)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (4 colleges, $66,705): -$8,194
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,797

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,511 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 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $28,663 | $117,805 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $32,432 | $133,296 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $36,853 | $151,466 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $42,346 | $174,042 | 7.7 years |

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

## International Relations at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $74,477 | $19,234 | $29,167 | 95% |
| DePaul University | $68,180 | $21,250 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Wheaton College | $65,230 | $23,875 | $26,975 | 85% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $58,511 | $21,500 | $36,079 | 73% |

## 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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