by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, DePaul came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 586 students received their master’s degree in business administration from DePaul. This makes it the #26 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $48,920. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, business administration students borrow a median amount of $56,533 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at DePaul is $566 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DePaul was $758 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 154 business administration majors earned their bachelor's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
DePaul does not offer an online option for its business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $101,710 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 448 business administration majors earned their master's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 259 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 273 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 247 |
| Marketing | 223 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
| Human Resource Management | 73 |
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