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Anthropology at Loyola University Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, 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, 35 anthropology degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.

Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago

Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at Loyola University Chicago

Use these rankings to compare Loyola University Chicago’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#5 of 8
Best Value	Illinois	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#33 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#129 of 269
Best Value	Nationwide	#254 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Graduates of Loyola University Chicago’s Anthropology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,057

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Loyola University Chicago, by degree type.

Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 86% women (30) and 14% men (5).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 35 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 86% were women (30) and 14% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 38%.*

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

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago

The Anthropology program at Loyola University Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	35

Top-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

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.