Outcomes
Outcomes
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at Loyola University Chicago is a place of transformation.
We exist to serve adult learners like you and, here, you will find you belong. You will feel supported and encouraged, trading self-doubt for confidence. You will gain inspiration and energy, embracing a life of renewed purpose and clarity. With our flexible courses and focus on affordability and accessibility, you can launch yourself into a new career or position yourself to capture new professional possibilities.
This is where change happens. This is where your life turns in energizing new directions.
Begin your SCPS journey today. Contact us today at gpem@luc.edu or at 312-915-7900 with any questions or to request more information about adult and continuing education programs at SCPS.
By The Numbers
1.9%
The unemployment rate of those with a Master's degree
94%
of adult students were likely to enroll at SCPS again.
$1.2M
The difference in median lifetime earnings of a full-time, full-year worker holding a bachelor’s degree ($2.8 million) and one holding a high school diploma ($1.6 million).
85,000+
Number of Loyola University Chicago alumni who live in Chicago.
35.8%
Projected growth in employment (2021-2031) for data scientists, one of the 10 fastest-growing occupations in the U.S.
34.7%
Projected growth in employment (2021-2031) for information security analysts, one of the 10 fastest-growing occupations in the U.S
32.7%
Projected growth in employment (2021-2031) for statisticians, one of the 10 fastest-growing occupations in the U.S.
Capstone
Tara Krkljes (Certificate in Litigation & Corporate Practice '22) discusses her capstone project and visiting a middle-school to discuss the risks of drug addiction and overdose.
“Loyola provided me with a community that not only encouraged my curiosity for learning, but also provided support for personal development and growth. My teachers were not just mentors in class, but also gave me a counseling network outside of class to fall back on.” LeRoy Chalmers ’14
Student Showcase
Haeley Goldsmith ’17
“Loyola was committed to my success, even before I was committed to Loyola.”
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Michelle Cygan ’18
“Some of the real-world skills I have learned, like project management and public speaking, have been recognized by my employer through a promotion.”
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LeRoy Chalmers ’14
“Loyola provided me with a community that not only encouraged my curiosity for learning, but also provided support for personal development and growth. My teachers were not just mentors in class, but also gave me a counseling network outside of class to fall back on.”
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Robin May-McMorris ’15
“Loyola SCPS made it possible for me to work hard and see the fruits of my labor.”
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Faye Chambers ’16
“Returning to school changed my life in many ways. I am a better manager of my time, my critical thinking skills have been sharpened, and my business writing skills have vastly improved. I can anticipate problems and find solutions faster.”
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Caroline Zaia ’16
“Coming back to school changes your life in so many ways. It changed the confidence I have in myself. As hard as I worked, I never felt accomplished because I always had this yearning to finish my degree.”
Read more“I will say just one thing–move forward and you’ll be surprised with what you can accomplish.” Vanessa Brown, SCPS Alumnus