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By the numbers
#95
Nationally ranked according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2026
100+
CULTURALLY DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS
1,951
CPS STUDENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM SOE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS
At Loyola's School of Education we endeavor to advance equity in education in service of social justice, engaged with Chicago, the nation, and the world.
Our students, faculty, and staff choose Loyola because of the relationships they will build within the School of Education.
OUR COMMUNITY

Areas of Study
Preparing Future Leaders in Applied Behavior Analysis
With demand for professionals trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) on the rise, Loyola University Chicago’s new MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis program prepares students to use evidence-based strategies to support meaningful behavior change and improve lives across a range of settings.
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Alumni
Chicago to Chiang Rai
When Katherine Karel transferred to Loyola University Chicago as a sophomore, she never imagined that just a few years later, she'd be teaching English in Thailand, riding a motorbike to school, and doing martial arts training six times a week. But that’s exactly where her Loyola education led her.
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Prospective Students
One of the best ways to understand the uniquely immersive curriculum at Loyola's School of Education is to speak with our enrollment advisors.
Current Students
From the moment field-based courses began in your first semester, it hit that your time in Loyola's School of Education would be anything but traditional. Our faculty and staff continuously work to enrich your experience through events, speaker series, and expanded community collaborations.
Alumni
The School of Education has been a cornerstone of the Chicago landscape for 50+ years, with our alumni located in 100+ cities and numerous states across the country, so wherever you work, you'll cross paths with a Loyolan.
*2023 & 2024 undergraduate and graduate student data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis