by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at DePaul University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks DePaul University among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, ranked #152 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 152 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Illinois | 5 of 25 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 97 |
The following degree levels are offered in communication & media studies at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University handed out 114 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
DePaul University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,976 a year. This is lower than $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DePaul University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,916 in student loans. This is lower than $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,361 | $44,601 |
| Fees | $804 | $804 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. Approximately 68% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
DePaul University granted 91 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
DePaul University awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at DePaul University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
