Below are the key facts about this program at DePaul University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #101 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 101 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Illinois | 5 of 16 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 of 77 |
Here is each degree level available for design & applied arts at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
DePaul University holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at DePaul University report a median salary of $52,942 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Approximately 63% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
DePaul University granted 44 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
DePaul University granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at DePaul University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 3 |