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Bioinformatics at Loyola University Chicago

If you plan to study Bioinformatics, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 bioinformatics degrees were granted at Loyola University Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University Chicago

Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Bioinformatics graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Bioinformatics graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 52% women (12) and 48% men (11).

Bioinformatics Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Of the 18 bachelor’s bioinformatics graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioinformatics bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Bioinformatics bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 60%.*

Bioinformatics Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Of the 5 master’s bioinformatics degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Bioinformatics Graduates

Those who complete Bioinformatics program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Bioinformatics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Scientists	$106,295
Biological Technicians	$100,160

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.