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Graphic Communications at DePaul University

If you are interested in studying Graphic Communications, consider the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 graphic communications degrees were awarded at DePaul University.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Graphic Communications Rankings at DePaul University

Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Graphic Communications program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 29
Best Value	Illinois	#12 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#47 of 170
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 171

Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from DePaul University

Those who finish DePaul University’s Graphic Communications program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,162
2 years	$21,508
3 years	$34,948
4 years	$42,700
5 years	$50,822

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Graphic Communications graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $42,700, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Graphic Communications graduates from DePaul University stands at $25,864.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Graphic Communications graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Graphic Communications graduates at DePaul University are 59% women (54) and 41% men (37).

Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 72 bachelor’s graphic communications degrees awarded at DePaul University, 58% were women (42) and 42% were men (30).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	3
Asian	11
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, higher than the national average of 41%.*

Graphic Communications Master’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 19 master’s graphic communications degrees awarded at DePaul University, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at DePaul University

This Graphic Communications program at DePaul University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Animation & Special Effects	91

Highest-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates

Graduates of the Graphic Communications program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Graphic Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.