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Information Technology at DePaul University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, consider the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 106 information technology degrees were awarded at DePaul University.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Information Technology Rankings at DePaul University

These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 101
Best Value	Illinois	#28 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 637
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#99 of 102
Best Value	Nationwide	#559 of 630

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from DePaul University

Those who finish DePaul University’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$82,374
2 years	$99,547
3 years	$105,164
4 years	$115,685
5 years	$136,094

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Information Technology graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $115,685, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Technology graduates from DePaul University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Information Technology graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at DePaul University are 27% women (29) and 73% men (77).

Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 43 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at DePaul University, 16% were women (7) and 84% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	11
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 37% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 39%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 63 master’s information technology degrees awarded at DePaul University, 35% were women (22) and 65% were men (41).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	22
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at DePaul University

This Information Technology program at DePaul University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Computer & IS Security	106

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Students who finish Information Technology program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

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.