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Design & Applied Arts at DePaul University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at DePaul University
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.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

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).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at DePaul University

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).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at DePaul University

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

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