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. Also, learn how DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in design from DePaul. This makes it the #40 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,536 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, design students borrow a median amount of $72,723 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at DePaul is $757 per month.
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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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 97 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from DePaul. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the DePaul design 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.
The design program at DePaul awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to 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, 54% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 111 |
| Music | 85 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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