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Bachelor's+1% vs national median103 grads tracked

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Loyola University Chicago

Ranked 19th of 37 bachelor's programs in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,762
middle 50%: $30,211 – $60,484
Median · 5 years out
$50,539
middle 50%: $33,005 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$62,224
middle 50%: $46,207 – $97,592

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Loyola University Chicago's bachelor's program in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics earn a median $42,762 one year after graduating, rising to $62,224 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $50,227 for this field, ranking 19th of 37 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $8,866 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$52,508 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$52,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
University of Mary Washington
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$49,328 · 5 yrs out
Agnes Scott College
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$48,276 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Loyola University Chicago

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$153,228 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$153,228 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$134,175 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$131,137 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$123,974 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$122,032 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$117,867 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$116,612 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$116,612 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$115,337 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,487 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out

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