Design & Applied Arts at DePaul University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, 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 is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at DePaul University.
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Online Class Availability at DePaul University
Many students take online classes 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.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at DePaul University
Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 82 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from DePaul University
Students who complete DePaul University’s Design & Applied Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,912 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $49,536 |
| 4 years | $52,942 |
| 5 years | $61,069 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from DePaul University take home a median $52,942, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from DePaul University is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Design & Applied Arts graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at DePaul University are 62% women (34) and 38% men (21).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University
Of the 52 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at DePaul University, 60% were women (31) and 40% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 3 master’s design & applied arts graduates at DePaul University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at DePaul University
This Design & Applied Arts program at DePaul University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 3 |
| Industrial Design | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 44 |
Top-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Those who complete Design & Applied Arts program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
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.