by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at DePaul University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University highly for music, coming in at #177 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 177 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 9 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 53 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University awarded 37 master’s degrees in music.
DePaul University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 105 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,716 | $53,716 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of music master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at DePaul University were White. Roughly 49% 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DePaul University awarded 33 master’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
DePaul University awarded 3 master’s completions in jazz/jazz studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
DePaul University awarded 1 master’s degree in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in music.
DePaul University has not been ranked for music at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 30% of music professional certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of music professional certificate degree graduates at DePaul University are White. Approximately 50% 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 professional certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DePaul University conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at DePaul University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 36 |