Loyola University Maryland

Loyola University Maryland's published cost of attendance is $74,055. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $20,549, lower-middle-income families pay around $23,462, middle-income families pay about $27,419, upper-middle-income families pay approximately $27,939, and higher-income families pay roughly $35,338.

Azimuth ranks Loyola University Maryland #1293 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/), and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $50,344; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and Loyola University Maryland participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,772, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Loyola University Maryland earn median 4-year earnings of $81,772, placing Loyola University Maryland in the 87.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Loyola University Maryland in the 56.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Loyola University Maryland #171 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Loyola University Maryland's concentration in business and professional fields.

Business Administration is the largest program with 252 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $93,753, performing at 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 99 students earning $71,948 four years after enrollment, while Psychology, General and Communication Disorders Sciences and Services deliver median earnings of $59,905 and $72,055 respectively.

These programs anchor the institution's return profile, with Business representing the dominant degree concentration and driving consistent outcomes across the undergraduate portfolio.

Loyola University Maryland's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's Jesuit identity and focus on career-ready preparation. Business Administration is the largest program with 252 graduates annually, followed by Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, General, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Across 0 ranked programs, several deliver strong earnings outcomes that align with regional and national labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied business and professional fields.

Accounting leads with median earnings of $103,352 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $93,753, Engineering at $86,585, Political Science at $81,575, and Biology, General at $77,861. These programs represent high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in fields with stable employer demand and clear advancement trajectories.

Loyola University Maryland's concentration in Business — supported by programs in accounting, finance, management, and related business disciplines — positions graduates for direct entry into professional roles in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional labor-market strength and long-term wage growth.