Music at DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
DePaul University graduates in music earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePaul University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 114 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $44,910 | $40,865 | #173 | $20,887 |
| 115 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $44,910 | $49,059 | #74 | — |
| 116 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $44,898 | $42,553 | #154 | $22,983 |
| 117 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $44,756 | $43,972 | #133 | $19,155 |
| 118 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #84 | $36,252 |
| 119 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #85 | $36,252 |
| 120 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $44,593 | $47,587 | #86 | $36,252 |
Other Music Credentials at DePaul University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $26,615 | $38,670 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at DePaul University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePaul University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,155 one year after graduating and $44,756 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePaul University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, DePaul University ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at DePaul University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,379.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.