Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 24.01

$84,066Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,444Median earnings 4 years after
$86,015Median earnings 5 years after
$37,499Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at DePaul University earn a median of $84,066 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $37,499, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$51,054$26,000
Chicago State University
Chicago
$45,762$37,279
Aurora University
Aurora
$44,614$23,313
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$42,976$12,500
Governors State University
University Park
$42,107$26,500
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$40,273$18,750
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$38,196$25,000
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$37,545$27,900
Illinois State University
Normal
$31,745$20,331
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$29,426$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from DePaul University make?

The median salary is $84,066 one year after graduation and $86,015 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,499.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.