by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how DePaul University stacks up against peers offering accounting.
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DePaul University is in the top 5% of the country for accounting. Specifically, it ranked #115 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 43 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 43 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Illinois | 43 |
| College Major Best Value | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University awarded 176 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,876 a year. This is higher than $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DePaul University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $24,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at DePaul University.