by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how DePaul University compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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DePaul University holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. More specifically it was ranked #97 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Value Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Value Journalism Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University report a median salary of $48,283 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DePaul University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,334 in student loans. This is lower than $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
Read more about DePaul University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Roughly 61% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the journalism majors at DePaul University.