Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Higher Education in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,820
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
To advance accessibility, fairness, and social equity in higher education settings, institutional leaders must master core principles of curriculum design, identity studies, organizational growth, policy advocacy, and educational activism.
Loyola University Chicago's MEd in Higher Education stands out among graduate programs by uniquely blending student affairs training with higher education administration coursework. This dual expertise prepares you to become an influential scholar-practitioner capable of driving meaningful transformation in student support services.
Alumni of Loyola's Higher Education program have pursued diverse career paths across student services, admissions coordination, academic operations, and equity initiatives.
Potential career outcomes include: Student services coordinator, Institutional advancement director, Academic department chair, Academic operations specialist
Equity and inclusion officer, Educational policy consultant, Student success advisor, Leadership development coordinator, Admissions director
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Higher Education MEd include:
Official Transcripts
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Your statement should be 1-3 pages and describe your academic and research interests, professional goals, and life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Official Transcripts
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Your statement should be 1-3 pages and describe your academic and research interests, professional goals, and life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
17,820