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, and more. In addition, we cover how DePaul ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The public policy major at DePaul is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Policy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public policy from DePaul. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at DePaul paid an average of $758 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public policy from DePaul in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the DePaul public policy 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.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $52,749 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $61,558.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 public policy majors earned their master's degree from DePaul. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 35 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |
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