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Bachelor's+11% vs national median96 grads tracked

Computer Science at DePaul University

Ranked 32nd of 170 bachelor's programs in Computer Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$77,790
middle 50%: $56,877 – $93,054
Median · 5 years out
$111,082
middle 50%: $85,430 – $140,244
Median · 10 years out
$162,623
middle 50%: $119,554 – $219,852

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Science (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of DePaul University's bachelor's program in Computer Science earn a median $77,790 one year after graduating, rising to $162,623 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% above the national median of $99,737 for this field, ranking 32nd of 170 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $4,171 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas A&M University
$114,636 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$113,823 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$113,431 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$112,462 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$112,227 · 5 yrs out
Furman University
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$110,582 · 5 yrs out
Anderson University
$109,070 · 5 yrs out
Valparaiso University
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$108,001 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$107,201 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at DePaul University

Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$147,757 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$142,989 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,614 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$119,260 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$107,914 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$105,660 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$105,660 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's)
$100,747 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$98,926 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$98,232 · 5 yrs out

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