by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at DePaul University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, DePaul University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #181 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 181 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Illinois | 7 of 32 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 144 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 485 |
| Master’s | 100 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at DePaul University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 304 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 109 |
| Music | 83 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 55 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, DePaul University awarded 485 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
DePaul University is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,564 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
To complete a bachelor’s at DePaul University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $25,680 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Read more about DePaul University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Approximately 66% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 44 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at DePaul University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 100 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
