Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,334
77th percentile
80th percentile in Illinois

Earnings Distribution

How DePaul University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (14 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
DePaul UniversityChicago$44,460$62,334โ€”โ€”โ€”
North Central CollegeNaperville$44,394$48,607$52,451โ€”โ€”
University of ChicagoChicago$66,939$26,094$53,995โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$52,955โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At DePaul University, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.