All DePaul University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Business & Finance · 11
- Technology & Computing · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $84,066 | $86,444 | $42,350 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $18,029 | $59,016 | $27,000 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $32,523 | $53,498 | $26,055 |
| English | $28,660 | $52,608 | $23,499 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $39,207 | $50,460 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | $40,248 | $49,872 | $24,500 |
| History | $36,889 | $48,857 | $27,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $37,151 | $100,185 | $22,433 |
| Management Information Systems | $68,769 | $94,197 | $24,016 |
| Finance | $66,863 | $93,719 | $23,000 |
| Accounting | $69,250 | $93,592 | $24,500 |
| Business Economics | $53,682 | $93,563 | $21,666 |
| Marketing | $50,012 | $78,164 | $25,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $51,522 | $76,420 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration | $48,920 | $74,847 | $26,333 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,722 | $71,556 | $16,375 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | $53,515 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $79,863 | $113,645 | $27,000 |
| Computer Programming | $72,234 | $101,315 | $25,497 |
| Software and Media Applications | $54,859 | $96,616 | $23,249 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $61,482 | $91,007 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,220 | $84,554 | $24,321 |
| Information Science / Studies | $60,468 | $82,551 | $25,916 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $55,586 | $89,908 | $26,154 |
| Biology | $30,750 | $61,216 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $26,381 | $52,622 | $24,750 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $30,536 | $55,213 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $26,164 | $46,969 | $24,717 |
| Music | $19,155 | $44,756 | $23,334 |
| Theatre | $22,021 | $44,095 | $26,348 |
| Studio Art | $27,291 | $37,085 | $26,999 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | $34,897 | $62,693 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,234 | $71,045 | $24,500 |
| Journalism | $37,388 | $61,708 | $24,334 |
| Communications | $34,453 | $56,014 | $22,916 |
| Graphic Communications | $19,178 | $45,028 | $25,864 |
| Communications Technologies / Technicians and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,068 | $57,957 | $26,910 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,326 | $54,208 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | $30,189 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former DePaul University students earn a median $68,751 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of Illinois colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
DePaul University majors questions
How many majors does DePaul University offer?
DePaul University offers 73 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at DePaul University?
Information Technology graduates from DePaul University earn a median $113,645 four years after graduating, the highest of the 42 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which DePaul University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $37,085 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to DePaul University overview