Visual & Performing Arts at DePaul University
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at DePaul University
Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 152 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #32 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #135 of 152 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 1,185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #978 of 1,176 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from DePaul University
Graduates of DePaul University’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,491 |
| 2 years | $29,152 |
| 3 years | $36,522 |
| 4 years | $38,564 |
| 5 years | $43,134 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $38,564, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from DePaul University comes in at $25,680.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Visual & Performing Arts program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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
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