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. Also, learn how DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
Jump to any of the following sections:
DePaul was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for it 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 45 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in it from DePaul. This makes it the #18 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $79,863. This is higher than $58,147, which is the national median for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, it students borrow a median amount of $54,270 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,872 for all it majors across the country.
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. 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 |
Learn more about DePaul tuition and fees.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from DePaul in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the DePaul it bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 it program at DePaul make a median salary of $96,785. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all it graduates with a master's is $87,435.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of it master's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 277 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 153 |
| Information Science | 93 |
| Computer Information Systems | 39 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.