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 computer software.
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DePaul was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer software majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in computer software from DePaul. This makes it the #10 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Computer Software majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,859 a year. This is higher than $34,082, which is the national median for all computer software bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, computer software students borrow a median amount of $59,593 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,089 for all computer software majors across the country.
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. 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, 30 computer software majors earned their bachelor's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DePaul does not offer an online option for its computer software 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 computer software program at DePaul make a median salary of $115,112. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all computer software graduates with a master's is $97,389.
Of the 123 computer software students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from DePaul, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 277 |
| Information Technology | 106 |
| Information Science | 93 |
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 31 |
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