Doctoral (Research)+34% vs national median466 grads tracked
Education at Loyola University Chicago
Ranked 6th of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$122,779
middle 50%: $92,872 – $157,142
Median · 5 years out
$134,175
middle 50%: $101,595 – $174,670
Median · 10 years out
$139,470
middle 50%: $105,672 – $189,860
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Education research doctorate graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn $123k in year 1. Median earnings reach $139k by year 10.
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
2.7 yrs
≈ $2,725 total interest
Same major at other universities
Western Illinois University
$163,593 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$155,058 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University
$141,240 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$138,999 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts at Boston
$137,588 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$131,944 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$131,944 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
$131,137 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Clear Lake
$123,847 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$122,487 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$121,052 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$120,396 · 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
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
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
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