Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 79.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.0%
- Retention Rate
- 89.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $70,527
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $66,941 | $26,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $57,860 | $26,932 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $43,054 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $24,366 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $36,745 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $36,312 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $35,416 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,967 | $27,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $22,192 |
Outcomes Overview
DePauw graduates earn a median of $70,527 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% with typical debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5% of post-graduation income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's liberal arts focus traditionally feeds graduates into finance, consulting, and nonprofit sectors, where DePauw's alumni network proves particularly strong. With 96.1% of graduates employed and solid earning potential that grows from the first-year median of $42,104, the financial picture improves over time. Despite the high sticker price of $73,120, DePauw delivers a strong return on investment for most graduates.