Below are the key facts about this program at DePaul University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University highly for music, coming in at #174 out of 416 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Music Schools 174 of 416 Best Music Schools in Illinois 9 of 14 Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region 21 of 51
The following degree levels are available for music at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 36 Master’s 37 Professional Certificate 10
During the most recent reporting year, DePaul University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in music.
DePaul University is in the top 15% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at DePaul University earn a median of $32,302 a year. This is below $71,700, the median for all majors at DePaul University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at DePaul University, music students borrow a median amount of $23,334 in student loans. This is lower than $25,310, the typical median for all majors at DePaul University.

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $41,361 $44,601 Fees $804 $804
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at DePaul University are White. About 61% 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 music.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
DePaul University conferred 19 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
DePaul University granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
DePaul University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
Graduate study is also available at DePaul University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Music 37 Professional Certificate Degrees in Music 10