by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how DePaul University stacks up against peers offering music.
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DePaul University is a solid choice among schools offering music. Specifically, it ranked #185 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 9 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 9 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, DePaul University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at DePaul University earn a median of $32,302 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, music students borrow a median amount of $23,334 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Read more about DePaul University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. About 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 51% of music master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Roughly 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at DePaul University.
This music program at DePaul University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 62 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 10 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
DePaul University awarded 62 completions in music performance, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
DePaul University granted 10 completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
DePaul University conferred 3 degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).