Education at DePaul University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
DePaul University sits in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at DePaul University
Use these rankings to compare DePaul University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #49 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #214 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1435 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #49 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #214 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1435 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from DePaul University
Those who finish DePaul University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,653 |
| 2 years | $47,498 |
| 3 years | $48,317 |
| 4 years | $53,475 |
| 5 years | $61,377 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $53,475, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from DePaul University is $26,955.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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.