by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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DePaul was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for hospitality majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePaul University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in hospitality from DePaul. This makes it the #27 most popular school for hospitality master’s degree candidates in the country.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePaul go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,199 a year. This is higher than $36,364, which is the national median for all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $16,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,695.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at DePaul University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality from DePaul. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of hospitality master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 732 |
| Accounting | 314 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 270 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 235 |
| Marketing | 192 |
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