by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at DePaul University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks DePaul University highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #181 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 181 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Illinois | 6 of 29 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The communication & journalism field at DePaul University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 127 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 116 |
| Journalism | 33 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, DePaul University conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
DePaul University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at DePaul University earn a median of $57,419 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,917 in student loans. This is below $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. About 60% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at DePaul University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 1 |
