Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Loyola University Maryland vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 17 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Loyola University Maryland.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 125K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $124,858★ | — | 20 |
| Engineering, General. | — | $86,585 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 103K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $103,352★ | $71,942 | 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $93,753 | $56,500 | 252 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. leads health with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $72,055 | $60,757 | 60 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 78K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $77,861 | $55,520 | 40 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 82K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | — | $81,575★ | $51,737 | 38 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | — | $67,373 | $74,325 | 26 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $59,905 | $69,545 | 86 |
| Economics.Small sample | — | $54,713 | — | 13 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $71,948 | $49,500 | 99 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. leads humanities & arts with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $69,353★ | — | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $63,919 | — | 11 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | — | $62,745 | — | 23 |
| History. | — | $56,845 | — | 22 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $54,695 | — | 21 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. leads other & interdisciplinary with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $63,683 | $51,395 | 45 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
