by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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DePaul was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music 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 #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Certificate Schools | 13 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Music Schools | 55 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in music from DePaul. This makes it the #40 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at DePaul is $19,155. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at DePaul is $658 per month.
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. 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, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from DePaul. About 64% were men and 36% 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, 72% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
DePaul does not offer an online option for its music 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.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $26,615 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of music master's degrees went to men and 49% went 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, 59% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 111 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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