by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, DePaul is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 6 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from DePaul. This makes it the #13 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,066 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DePaul paid an average of $758 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
DePaul does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DePaul Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's liberal arts program at DePaul make a median salary of $62,334. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all liberal arts graduates with a master's is $52,522.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 liberal arts majors earned their master's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at DePaul University.
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