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DePaul University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

DePaul University's setting is unique, with campuses in both the vibrant Lincoln Park and the downtown Loop areas of Chicago. As a large Catholic university, DePaul emphasizes its commitment to first-generation students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, creating a diverse student body. Its location offers students access to Chicago's cultural and professional opportunities, while the Blue Demons provide a focus for school spirit, particularly through basketball.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,807/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

41/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$44,460/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 31% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$23,758	$95,032	4.5x
$30K – $48K	$24,181	$96,724	4.4x
$48K – $75K	$26,576	$106,304	4.0x
$75K – $110K	$30,294	$121,176	3.5x
$110K+	$35,894	$143,576	3.0x
Sticker price (no aid)	$44,460	$177,840	2.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at DePaul University

44 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	72	$69,250/yr	Very High	4.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	72	$66,863/yr	Very High	4.2x
Computer Systems Networking Compare across schools	70	$61,482/yr	Very High	4.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	70	$58,220/yr	Very High	4.0x
Computer Programming Compare across schools	69	$72,234/yr	Very High	4.4x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	67	$60,468/yr	Very High	3.9x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	64	$54,859/yr	Very High	3.5x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	64	$51,522/yr	Very High	3.1x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	63	$79,863/yr	Very High	3.5x
Mathematics Compare across schools	60	$55,586/yr	Very High	4.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	59	$68,769/yr	Very High	4.3x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	59	$53,682/yr	Very High	4.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	59	$48,920/yr	High	3.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	56	$50,012/yr	Very High	3.4x
Real Estate Compare across schools	53	$53,515/yr	High	3.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	52	$84,066/yr	Low	3.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	50	$44,068/yr	High	2.1x
Economics Compare across schools	49	$37,151/yr	Very High	3.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	47	$43,326/yr	High	2.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	47	$41,234/yr	High	2.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	41	$37,531/yr	Very High	2.6x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	36	$34,722/yr	High	1.9x
History Compare across schools	35	$36,889/yr	High	2.0x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	31	$39,207/yr	Very High	2.1x
International Relations Compare across schools	31	$35,792/yr	High	2.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	31	$33,644/yr	High	2.3x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	30	$34,897/yr	High	2.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	30	$34,453/yr	High	2.3x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	30	$33,820/yr	High	2.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	29	$30,750/yr	High	2.5x
Journalism Compare across schools	28	$37,388/yr	Very High	2.1x
Area Studies Compare across schools	26	$40,248/yr	Very High	1.9x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	26	$30,536/yr	High	2.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	22	$27,291/yr	Moderate	1.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	22	$18,950/yr	High	0.1x
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools	21	$32,523/yr	High	0.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	21	$28,660/yr	Very High	2.1x
Architectural History and Criticism Compare across schools	18	$30,189/yr	High	0.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	18	$26,381/yr	High	2.0x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	16	$26,164/yr	High	1.8x
Music Compare across schools	16	$19,155/yr	High	1.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	15	$22,021/yr	Moderate	0.9x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	13	$18,029/yr	Very High	0.0x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	12	$19,178/yr	High	1.8x

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