DePaul University

Chicago, IL depaul.edu 14,283 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$42,807

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

41/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$44,460

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. DePaul University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 47% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $28,140, roughly 37% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$23,758	$95,032
$30K – $48K	$24,181	$96,724
$48K – $75K	$26,576	$106,304
$75K – $110K	$30,294	$121,176
$110K+	$35,894	$143,576
Sticker price (no aid)	$44,460	$177,840

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at DePaul University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	72	$69,250/yr	Very High	4.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	72	$66,863/yr	Very High	4.2x
Computer Networking Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare across schools →	70	$61,482/yr	Very High	4.4x
Information Sciences 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 Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	67	$60,468/yr	Very High	3.9x
Software Development Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools →	64	$54,859/yr	Very High	3.5x
Management Science Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →	64	$51,522/yr	Very High	3.1x
IT Management Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 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 Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	59	$68,769/yr	Very High	4.3x
Business Economics Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools →	59	$53,682/yr	Very High	4.5x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	52	$84,066/yr	Low	3.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	50	$44,068/yr	High	2.1x
Economics Compare across schools →	49	$37,151/yr	Very High	3.3x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	47	$43,326/yr	High	2.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	47	$41,234/yr	High	2.8x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	41	$37,531/yr	Very High	2.6x
Hospitality Management 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 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →	31	$39,207/yr	Very High	2.1x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	31	$35,792/yr	High	2.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	31	$33,644/yr	High	2.3x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	30	$33,820/yr	High	2.0x
Biology 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 Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	26	$30,536/yr	High	2.4x
Fine Arts 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 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools →	21	$32,523/yr	High	0.8x
English 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 Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	18	$26,381/yr	High	2.0x
Film & Photography 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
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	15	$22,021/yr	Moderate	0.9x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools →	13	$18,029/yr	Very High	0.0x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →	12	$19,178/yr	High	1.8x