by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 economics.
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DePaul University ranks competitively among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #287 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, DePaul University handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from DePaul University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,387 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, economics students accumulate a median of $22,433 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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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Approximately 56% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. About 40% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at DePaul University.
This economics program at DePaul University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22 |
DePaul University granted 22 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).